This can result in even greater resistance. Client has a right to choose Rather than deciding what is best for the client, this approach asks the client to make that decision. Otherwise know as verbal judo. The use of reframe or simply changing tack may help maintain momentum towards change. While it may be important to change, it won't happen if the client feels unable to do it.
Every opportunity is taken to support the client's abilities to aid motivation to change.
Motivational Interviewing steps 1. However, it will only work if you are genuinely interested. If they run out of steam too early, use prompts from Liver, Lover, Livelihood, Law. However, don't suggest or put words in their mouth. If no decision or decision is to continue to use drugs If no decision , empathise with difficulty of ambivalence.