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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 doesn’t work”?

In this MI for Change Q&A episode, Dr. Monica Gilbert answers the most common questions she gets at conferences, webinars, and supervision sessions. You’ll hear practical, real-world strategies for applying Motivational Interviewing (MI) across ABA and mental health settings—parent coaching, clinical work, and supervision.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use reflections without sounding repetitive (and let them land)
• Respond when parents say “I don’t have time” (add value + restore autonomy)
• Avoid sounding fake while still using MI skills authentically
• Increase follow-through when clients/parents agree but don’t act
• Navigate supervisees who say “I tried it, it didn’t work” (evoke solutions)
• Access empathy when you’re frustrated or burned out (and when to pause)
• Use MI when parents are in denial about a diagnosis (plant seeds, pace)
• Know if you’re enabling vs. facilitating change (track change talk)
• Decide when to pause or end services (align with the Stages of Change)

Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and explore on-demand courses at www.drmonicagilbert.com

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