MI Snack Video - Opening up the Question - and New AI Tool

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Open-Ended Questions in Motivational Interviewing

A teaching session on transforming closed-ended questions into open

Here is the video of the MI Snack from Wed, July 3, 2025
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The video is below.

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What we covered:

The 2:1 ratio
We discussed the guideline of using 2 reflections for every 1 question, and why this balance matters for maintaining client autonomy.

Converting questions
Participants practiced transforming closed-ended questions into open-ended ones, working through examples like smoking cessation and exercise conversations.

Handling "I don't know"
We explored three reasons clients might say this and how to respond without jumping in with solutions.

Context matters
The group discussed how to adapt questioning approaches for different populations, including those with chronic health conditions where standard wellness questions might not fit.

Why it's useful:

The session includes real-time practice and examples from participants working with diverse client groups. We covered practical challenges like avoiding condescending language and maintaining curiosity over assessment.