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.
Episodes
13 episodes
MI Mailbag — Reflections, Follow-Through, Burnout & “No Time” Objections
Ever worry your reflections sound “therapist-y”? Struggle when parents say they don’t have time? Wonder how to prevent burnout, improve follow-through, or use MI with supervisees who insist “I tried that—it do...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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29:21
Collaborating with Teachers Using Motivational Interviewing
Working with schools can be one of the most rewarding — and most challenging — parts of our job. 🍎 In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert explores how to use Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategie...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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16:03
Motivational Interviewing with Supervisees and Interns
Supervision doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth. 🦷 In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert explores how Motivational Interviewing (MI) can transform the way we communicate with supervisees and in...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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17:44
The Pink Elephant in the Room — Having Hard Conversations with Clients
Have you ever avoided a difficult conversation with a client or parent because it felt too uncomfortable? You’re not alone. In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert explores the “pink elephant in the room” —...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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16:09
Collaborative Goal Setting with Clients — What Research Tells Us
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the work when it comes to setting therapy goals? You define the objectives, outline the plan, and your client (or parent) simply nods along. But what if you could create goals with ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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13:29
The 8 Things NOT to Do in Client Conversations
What if the biggest barriers in your sessions aren’t your clients—but your communication habits? In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert breaks down the eight most common mistakes therapists and clinicians make when tal...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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14:21
Stages of Change: Using the Transtheoretical Model Inside MI Sessions
In this episode of MI for Change, we unpack the Transtheoretical Model of Change (Prochaska & DiClemente) and show how it fits seamlessly with Motivational Interviewing—so you can meet clients (and parents) exactly where they are and move c...
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22:07
The Four Processes of MI: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning
In this episode of MI for Change, we break down the four processes of Motivational Interviewing (MI)—a simple framework that helps structure your client and parent coaching sessions without making them feel rigid or forced.You’ll lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:40
Change Talk vs. Sustain Talk: How to Evoke Motivation with DARNCAT
In this episode of MI for Change, we zero in on the core aim of Motivational Interviewing: eliciting change talk—and distinguishing it from sustain talk (arguments for the status quo).You’ll learn:What counts as change talk (voc...
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14:39
OARS + I in Action: Questions, Reflections, and Advice the MI Way
In this episode of MI for Change, we open the toolbox and put OARS + I to work—the foundational skills of Motivational Interviewing you can use in sessions today.You’ll learn how to:O – Open-ended questions: move beyond “How are...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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22:29
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 you...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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20:17
Less Resistance, More Buy-In: How Motivational Interviewing Transforms Client Conversations
Welcome to the very first episode of MI for Change!In this episode, I’m sharing the story of how I discovered Motivational Interviewing during my doctoral training, how it completely changed the way I worked with clients in subs...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health
Are you looking for less resistance, more buy-in, and stronger connections with your clients?MI for Change is the podcast dedicated to exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) in behavior analysis and mental health. Hosted by Dr...
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