Asked by Margie Stotts on Sep 23, 2024

Which of the following is true of Motivational Interviewing during brief encounters?

A) During the engaging phase, it is not important to ask the client what the client is hoping to get out of the session.
B) During the focusing phase, it is important for the nutrition counselor to select a topic to focus on during the session.
C) During the evoking phase, the nutrition counselor should elicit the client's own ideas and feelings about why and how the change can occur.
D) During the planning phase, the nutrition counselor should devise a step-by-step plan for the client to follow after the session.
E) During the summarizing phase, the nutrition counselor should summarize the thoughts and feelings of the client, the action plan, and the next steps to take.

Motivational Interviewing

A counseling approach designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring individual reasons for change.

Engaging Phase

A period during which one becomes involved or interested in an activity or process.

Focusing Phase

A stage in problem-solving or discussion where attention is concentrated on a specific issue or set of issues.

  • Identify and understand the phases of Motivational Interviewing and their application in brief encounters.