A client says they 'should' look for work but shows no plan. Which motivational interviewing approach fits best?
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Short Explanation
'I should look for work' without a plan is ambivalence wearing a polite coat. Motivational interviewing draws out their own reasons and next steps instead of arguing them into it. Confrontation alone usually just tightens the coat.
Full Explanation
Motivational interviewing addresses ambivalence by expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy while eliciting change talk. Vocational 'should' statements without planning often reflect mixed motivations. MI-consistent counseling collaborates with the client to clarify values and actionable steps; pure confrontation or counselor-authored plans without buy-in tend to increase resistance.