You're facing a student resistant to behavior change discussions. How can you break through their reluctance?
When you encounter a student who is resistant to discussing behavior change, it can be a challenging situation. As an educator or mentor, your goal is to help them, but their reluctance can create a barrier. The key is to approach the situation with empathy and understanding, utilizing techniques from Motivational Interviewing (MI), a counseling approach designed to engage intrinsic motivation within the individual to change behavior. MI is particularly effective as it respects the student's autonomy and encourages them to find their own reasons for making changes.