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What is Motivational Interviewing strategy?

Every great achievement starts with a well-thought-out plan. It can be the launch of a new product, expanding into new markets, or just trying to increase efficiency. You'll need a delicate combination of strategies and tactics to ensure that the journey is smooth and effective.

Finding the right Motivational Interviewing strategy can be daunting, especially when you're busy working on your day-to-day tasks. This is why we've curated a list of examples for your inspiration.

Copy these examples into your preferred tool, or utilize Tability to ensure you remain accountable.

How to write your own Motivational Interviewing strategy with AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here. You can use our free AI generator below or our more complete goal-setting system to generate your own strategies.

Motivational Interviewing strategy examples

We've added many examples of Motivational Interviewing tactics, including a series of action items. We hope that this will make these examples as practical and useful as possible.

Strategies and tactics for implementing motivational interviewing for a non-profit organisation

  • ⛳️ Strategy 1: Build rapport with clients

    • Train staff on active listening techniques
    • Encourage staff to show empathy and understanding during interactions
    • Develop personal connections by sharing relevant experiences
    • Create a welcoming and non-judgemental environment
    • Set specific, positive goals with clients
    • Highlight the clients' strengths and past successes
    • Use open-ended questions to foster conversation
    • Acknowledge and validate clients' feelings and concerns
    • Be patient and give clients time to express themselves
    • Encourage clients to set their own goals and priorities

  • ⛳️ Strategy 2: Empower clients with information

    • Provide clear, concise information about available services
    • Use visual aids and brochures to explain complex concepts
    • Host informational workshops and seminars
    • Share success stories of other clients who have benefitted
    • Develop a FAQ document for common questions and concerns
    • Utilise social media to disseminate information effectively
    • Create easy-to-follow guides for accessing resources
    • Offer personalized one-on-one sessions for in-depth assistance
    • Provide contact information for additional support services
    • Keep resource information up-to-date and easily accessible

  • ⛳️ Strategy 3: Facilitate ongoing support and follow-up

    • Schedule regular check-ins with clients
    • Develop a mentorship program pairing new clients with those who have succeeded
    • Use SMS or emails to send motivational messages and reminders
    • Create a progress tracking system for clients
    • Offer group support meetings for peer encouragement
    • Provide resource materials for coping with setbacks
    • Develop crisis intervention protocols for immediate support
    • Involve clients in setting follow-up goals and actions
    • Create an online community for continued support and networking
    • Evaluate and adjust strategies based on client feedback
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How to track your Motivational Interviewing strategies and tactics

Having a plan is one thing, sticking to it is another.

Setting good strategies is only the first challenge. The hard part is to avoid distractions and make sure that you commit to the plan. A simple weekly ritual will greatly increase the chances of success.

A tool like Tability can also help you by combining AI and goal-setting to keep you on track.

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