MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health
MI for Change is the podcast dedicated to exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) in behavior analysis and mental health. Hosted by Dr. Monica Gilbert, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist, this show helps professionals transform client conversations — one question at a time.
Each episode delivers:
✨ Practical MI strategies you can apply immediately in sessions
✨ Real case examples that bring concepts to life
✨ Inspiring interviews with experts across ABA and mental health
Whether you’re an ABA practitioner, therapist, counselor, or student, you’ll discover how simple shifts in communication can reduce resistance, strengthen rapport, and spark lasting change.
Because parent coaching and client conversations don’t have to feel like a struggle — they can be the spark that makes transformation possible.
Subscribe today and join the journey to becoming a more effective, confident, and client-centered communicator.
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MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health
The Spirit & Science of Motivational Interviewing: PACE, Autonomy & Avoiding the Fixing Reflex
In this episode of MI for Change, we dive into the heart of Motivational Interviewing — the spirit and science behind the approach that transforms how we communicate in ABA and mental health.
You’ll learn how to ground your practice in PACE:
✨ Partnership — creating alignment with clients and families.
✨ Autonomy — respecting client choice to reduce resistance.
✨ Compassion — approaching every conversation with curiosity.
✨ Evocation — drawing out solutions instead of prescribing them.
We’ll also explore:
- Why ethics are at the center of MI.
- How to avoid the “fixing reflex” that increases client pushback.
- Real-world examples of MI in parent training and classroom settings.
- Why honoring autonomy and evoking solutions leads to stronger buy-in.
If you’ve ever wondered how to use MI without falling into advice-giving or power struggles, this episode will give you both the framework and practical tools to start right away.
💡 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future episodes — including upcoming deep dives into the ORS skills and other MI techniques.
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