Change Talk
Statements a member makes in favor of change are called this.
What is change talk?
MI is especially helpful when members feel this way about change.
What is ambivalent?
This type of change talk reflects when a member says, “I really want things to be different.”
What is desire?
This principle of MI emphasizes the importance of respecting a member's autonomy and decision-making ability.
What is expressing empathy?
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The opposite of change talk is this.
What is sustain talk?
A scaling question usually asks members to rate this.
What is their motivation, confidence, or readiness for change?
When a member says, “I think I could cut back if I tried,” they’re showing this kind of change talk.
What is ability?
This term describes the practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the member says.
What is active listening?
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What is New Year’s Day?
The acronym DARN represents types of preparatory change talk. Name one.
What are Desire, Ability, Reason, or Need?
The focusing process helps the member and coach/nurse do this.
What is identify and agree on a target for change?
A member saying, “I need to get healthier so I can play with my kids,” is an example of this type of change talk.
What is reason?
This core skill of motivational interviewing involves repeating or rephrasing what the member says to encourage deeper exploration
What is reflective listening?
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What is Hanukkah?
Asking “What would be better if you made this change?” is designed to elicit this.
What is change talk?
In the planning stage, the coach/nurse helps the member develop this.
What is a concrete change plan?
The statement, “I have to make a change, I can’t keep doing this,” reflects this DARN element.
What is need?
This MI technique uses strategic summaries to reinforce change talk and highlight key points from the conversation.
What is summarizing?
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What is mistletoe?
Coaches and nurses can strengthen change talk by asking these types of questions.
What are evocative questions?
The ultimate goal of MI is to help the member build this for lasting change.
What are self-motivation and commitment?
When a member moves beyond DARN into saying, “I’ve decided I’m going to start walking three times a week,” they are showing this part of CAT.
What is commitment?
This style of communication or foundational component of practicing MI is collaborative, evocative, and honors the member's autonomy.
What is the MI spirit?
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