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.
This is MI for Change.
MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health
Why People Don’t Change—Even When the Help Is “Good” with Dr. Paul Gavoni
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Most professionals don’t struggle because they don’t care.
They struggle because the people they’re trying to help… don’t see what’s in it for them.
In this episode of MI for Change, I had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Paulie to talk about why telling people what to do rarely leads to real change—even when the advice is solid and well-intentioned.
Together, we explore:
* Why “resistance” is often a signal—not a problem
* How values drive behavior more than information ever will
* What happens when professionals unintentionally impose their own values
* Why consent, buy-in, and engagement are skills—not personality traits
* How Motivational Interviewing helps people change without pressure or coercion
This conversation is for clinicians, educators, leaders, and helpers who’ve ever thought: “Why isn’t this working?”
If you work with parents, staff, clients, or teams—and change feels harder than it should—this episode will help you see why.
Learn More about Dr Paul Gavoni: https://thebehavioraltoolbox.com/
Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and explore on-demand courses at www.drmonicagilbert.com
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