Supportive motivational conversation as an effective technique for behavioral change
Lena Bauer
2026-03-23
4 min. read
Supportive motivational conversation as an effective technique for behavioral change
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This technique utilizes and extracts the resources that the patient possesses and is based on the conviction that it can occur in a relationship with another person. It is goal-oriented its aim is to initiate the process of transformation, navigate the ambivalence stage, and lead to a behavioural change.
Motivational Interviewing as a Therapeutic Tool
Motivational interviewing serves as an effective tool across various medical fields, including the treatment of somatic conditions such as diabetes, renal failure, or cardiovascular disease, as well as in hematology and psychiatry. Its primary objective is to inspire the patient's motivation for desired changes and explore emerging ambivalences. Key components of this approach include demonstrating empathy, highlighting discrepancies between current and desired states, leveraging resistance as a starting point, and fostering a sense of self-efficacy.
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