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Motivational interviewing

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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026

A therapeutic framework developed by William Miller for helping people change their habits and behaviors.

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Zac says families can learn motivational interviewing skills instead of falling into chaotic, reactive patterns.

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Zac Clark

"I don't think the family realizes that they can skill build. They can learn how to do motivational interviewing. They can learn language that is going to feel good to them. It doesn't have to be so chaotic."

Presented as an alternative to the chaotic, reactive patterns family members often fall into

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Used for: Helping family members communicate more effectively with loved ones struggling with addiction Praised: Gives families skill-building tools; reduces chaos in the dynamic; provides l... vs: Presented as an alternative to the chaotic, reactive patterns family members ...

"I don't think the family realizes that they can skill build. They can learn how to do motivational interviewing. They can learn language that is going to feel good to them. It doesn't have to be so chaotic."

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vs: Described as slower and less dramatic than quantum change; not guaranteed to ...

"William Miller, the same guy who coined the term quantum change, also came up with — he was the co-inventor of what they call motivational interviewing, which is like a less intense, kind of deliberate trying to show people: okay, you say you valu..."

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"He co-developed a framework called motivational interviewing, one of the most effective techniques for helping people alter their habits."

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