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
MI for Neurodiversity: What Works for Autism, ADHD & PDA (Without Pressure)
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If you’ve ever felt like traditional “motivation” strategies don’t land with neurodivergent clients… you’re not imagining it.
In this episode, I break down how to use Motivational Interviewing (MI) in a way that actually fits autism, ADHD, and PDA profiles—without overwhelming, pressuring, or accidentally triggering shutdown.
We talk about the practical stuff clinicians often miss:
Why social approval isn’t always the motivator (and what to focus on instead)
How processing speed + sensory load changes the way we should communicate
Why short, concrete reflections often work better than long summaries
What changes when demands feel threatening (PDA), even when your intentions are good
The simplest shift you can make today: replacing “What’s your goal?” with “What feels important right now?”
You’ll leave with language you can use immediately—especially if you work with teens, adults, or verbal kids who want change… just not at the cost of feeling controlled.
🎧 Listen now, and tell me: what neurodivergent profile do you work with most?
Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and explore on-demand courses at www.drmonicagilbert.com
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