Module 4: Introduction to MI – MI Spirit
MI Spirit
The ‘MI Spirit’ defines the underlying philosophy of motivational interviewing and serves as a set of guiding principles. There are four components:
- Partnership
- Acceptance
- Compassion
- Empowerment
Watch Dr Steindl discuss MI Spirit and its role in the motivational interviewing process.
MI Spirit guiding and supporting patient conversations
As Dr Steindl mentioned, partnering with the woman, accepting her point of view, being compassionate about supporting her needs and empowering the woman by emphasising her positive qualities will go a long way to making the motivational interviewing process a successful one.
