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What are the benefits of using open-ended questions in MI?

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Motivational interviewing (MI) is a skill that can help you elicit and strengthen your client's intrinsic motivation for change. One of the key principles of MI is to use open-ended questions, which are questions that cannot be answered with a simple yes or no, but require more elaboration and reflection. In this article, you will learn about the benefits of using open-ended questions in MI and how they can enhance your communication and rapport with your client.

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1 Engage your client

Open-ended questions can help you engage your client by showing interest, curiosity, and respect for their perspective. They can also invite your client to share more information and feelings about their situation, goals, and challenges. By using open-ended questions, you can avoid interrupting, judging, or imposing your own agenda on your client, and instead create a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

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Michelle Drapkin, PhD ABPP

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I like to think of open-ended questions as open-minded ones. You have an open mind how someone might answer the question. “How was your day?” instead of “Did you do ok on the test?” leaves your mind open as to how someone is going to answer the question. Maybe they’ll tell you about the test or maybe something else exciting happened.

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Annette M. L.

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It can be tricky getting used to thinking in open-ended questions. Often in session there is time to run the question through your mind before you ask it. If the question can be answered either "yes", "no", or another single-word answer, you'll know it is a closed ended question. Some examples of closed questions include: "Is that your book?" "Do you like summer?" or "Are you happy?" Examples of open-ended questions include: What is your book about? What do you like best about summer? Tell me about how you feel right now. Open questions seek to elicit more than just data, they encourage spontaneous engagement in the therapeutic process.

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2 Explore ambivalence

Open-ended questions can help you explore your client's ambivalence, which is the state of having mixed or conflicting feelings about change. Ambivalence is normal and common, but it can also hinder your client's progress and commitment. By using open-ended questions, you can help your client express and clarify their ambivalence, and discover the reasons and values behind their desire for change. You can also help your client weigh the pros and cons of changing and staying the same, and identify the gaps between their current and preferred behavior.

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Michelle Drapkin, PhD ABPP

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Take the stance of appreciating ambivalence. We know it’s there and honoring someone’s process is both empathic and validating. “Change is hard. You feel two ways about it. One one hand….”

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3 Evoke change talk

Open-ended questions can help you evoke change talk, which is the language that reflects your client's motivation and readiness for change. Change talk can include statements that express your client's desire, ability, reasons, need, or commitment to change. By using open-ended questions, you can elicit and reinforce change talk, and help your client resolve their ambivalence and increase their confidence. You can also use open-ended questions to elicit and respond to sustain talk, which is the language that reflects your client's resistance or reluctance to change.

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Annette M. L.

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Ambivalence literally means "of two powers". By highlighting and leaning into the indecision the therapist can evoke a response. With M.I. we are seeking to stimulate motivation to change. Motivation is motion out of a stuck or stagnant spot, psychologically speaking. For example, by focusing on the discomfort of a basement studio apartment a person can motivate themselves into working one extra hour a day to afford a one bedroom with closets.

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4 Enhance autonomy

Open-ended questions can help you enhance your client's autonomy, which is their sense of self-determination and control over their own behavior. Autonomy is important for your client's motivation and satisfaction, and can also reduce defensiveness and resistance. By using open-ended questions, you can acknowledge and support your client's autonomy, and help them find their own solutions and strategies for change. You can also use open-ended questions to offer choices and options, and respect your client's preferences and decisions.

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5 Empower your client

Open-ended questions can help you empower your client, which is to help them realize and utilize their own strengths and resources for change. Empowerment can boost your client's self-efficacy and optimism, and can also foster a positive and trusting relationship. By using open-ended questions, you can help your client identify and appreciate their achievements, skills, values, and supports. You can also use open-ended questions to encourage your client to set realistic and meaningful goals, and to plan and take action for change.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Gary Stofle

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Think of the metaphor of a stream. Open questions facilitate an unbroken stream of information the client wants to tell you; closed questions cause that stream to be blocked, forcing the client to stop sharing, consider your question, then respond. Asking all closed questions provides you with answers you seek; open questions provide you with information the client wants to tell you.

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