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Motivational Interviewing- Help Members Master their Goals in the New Year!

Written by Angie Miller, MS | Jan 2, 2020 9:33:58 PM

It’s that time of year~ members are motivated to make change and we are eager to tell them what to do to accomplish their goals. But what if telling our members what to do isn’t the best way to motivate them for long term change? Most of us are more motivated to change when it’s our idea, not someone else’s, and when we feel like we’re being supported rather than told what to do. That’s the foundation of Motivational Interviewing- it's a way to help our members make positive change. Today, Angie shares some questions we can ask that will help us understand why change is important to our members, so we can support them throughout their journey.