Definition:

This is a part of Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) which refers to the client’s own ability to make changes in difficult areas of behavior; closely related to the concept of empowerment. This is one of the core principles of Motivational Interviewing.

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SUD Substance Use Disorder Mental Health Disorder psychotherapy co-occurring disorders IDDT COD Dual Diagnosis Client-centered counseling MI motivational interviewing