Motivational Interviewing – A Useful Approach for Families and Counselors Planning for Post-Secondary Transition

• By: Christine Alter, LCSW New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• July 1st, 2012
• college, communication, counseling, job interview, motivational interviewing, post-secondary education, readiness for change, self-determination, transition to adulthood
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Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach which was originally developed to work with substance abusers to assess and facilitate readiness for treatment. Its principles and techniques have been proven effective when dealing with people who are ambivalent about change. Motivational...