Motivational Interviewing

ASAM has gathered a selection of short videos and resources that examine aspects of motivational interviewing.

Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care (Video: 4 min, 23 sec)

Cleveland Clinic. An inspirational video about building a connection with patients that encompasses all aspects of healthcare- mind, body, and soul.

Motivational Interviewing: A Brief Introduction (Video: 17 min, 22 sec)

Presented by Bill Matulich, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. A presentation discussing the basics of Motivational Interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing for Busy Clinicians (Video: 9 min, 59 sec)

Presented by Damara Gutnick, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine & Psychiatry, NYU Langone Medical Center, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. A personal story about Mr. Smith, a heavy smoker who was uninterested in quitting until the incorporation of Motivational Interviewing in his clinical encounters.

Can Listening Save Time? A Story from Dr. Ng Min Yin (Video: 7 min, 56 sec)

Presented by Stephen Rollnick, PhD and Fiona McMaster, PhD. A personal story that demonstrates the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (Website)

Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). A website dedicated to Motivational Interviewing including general information about the approach, as well as links, training resources, and information on reprints and recent research. 

Motivational Interviewing for Addictions: Increasing Importance in Motivational Interviewing (Video: 5 min, 35 sec)

Presented by Cathy Cole, LSCW. Learn how Motivation Interviewing is applied to working with addictions