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The Ruler Method
A motivational interviewing technique where you ask the patient to rate their motivation to change on a 0 to 10 scale. Asking why they did not pick a lower number prompts them to articulate their own change talk, after which you validate their response and discuss steps to reach a higher number.
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Value Talk
A motivational interviewing technique where you acknowledge and validate the positive aspects a patient sees in a substance or behavior, state the negative consequences matter-of-factly, and ask how to address the conflict so the patient initiates change talk.