Every therapist knows the frustration of trying to help clients who are stuck between wanting change and not wanting it. In this workshop, you'll discover how Motivational Interviewing, which has been taken up by therapists treating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and psychosis because it's so effective in activating change, can tip the balance. Through live demonstrations, you'll learn how to apply the four essential features of Motivational Interviewing--expressing empathy to create safety and communicate understanding; articulating the discrepancy between clients' current behaviors and larger values and goals; avoiding unproductive exchanges by rolling with resistance; and supporting clients' confidence in their efficacy. You'll find out how to free clients' from unproductive rumination by helping them view difficult choices from a fresh perspective and resolve ambivalence in the direction of change.