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Resistance is futile? Exploring the potential of motivational interviewing (2011)
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Watson, J. (2011). Resistance is futile? Exploring the potential of motivational interviewing. Journal of social work practice, 25(4), 465-479. https://doi.org/10.1080/02650533.2011.626653

Resistance to change is a common theme in practice and can often appear counter-productive. Motivational interviewing is a counselling approach that views resistance as a normal response to the ambivalence experienced in relation to change. To date,... Read More about Resistance is futile? Exploring the potential of motivational interviewing.