In a conversation about change with our clients, we are aware that ambivalence is a normal part of the process and we expect to hear some sustain talk. When we hear our clients using sustain talk or wanting to maintain the status quo, or stating that they don’t think they can change, how do we respond?

Explore these themes further by reading the latest Motivational Interviewing blog post “Motivational Interviewing Questions: Responding to Sustain Talk.”