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Let’s talk about talking to kids! What is motivational interviewing?

Let’s talk about talking to kids! What is motivational interviewing?

Update: 2025-05-13
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Join Holly and Dr. David Roberts, a tenured associate professor of psychiatry at UT Health, as they dive into the transformative approach of motivational interviewing or M. I.


Discover how this technique empowers parents to help their children to make positive health choices by reflecting.  Whether it’s helping children with dietary challenges or adolescents navigating chronic conditions, motivational interviewing offers a unique way to foster meaningful communication. Dr. Roberts shares insights from 20 years of experience, shedding light on how anyone can harness these skills to facilitate lasting change. This is part one on motivational interviewing. In part two we’ll talk about how MI can help parents talk to their kids about chores. Could MI really work there?

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Let’s talk about talking to kids! What is motivational interviewing?

Let’s talk about talking to kids! What is motivational interviewing?

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