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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013-Jul
Pages: 18
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Examining How Motivational Interviewing May Foster College Student Development
Iarussi, Melanie M.
Journal of College Counseling, v16 n2 p158-175 Jul 2013
Professional counselors practicing in higher education settings aspire to meet the developmental needs of college students in addition to addressing their mental health and substance use concerns. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counseling approach that focuses on enhancing motivation and commitment to change. This article describes how professional counselors working in higher education settings might apply MI to foster college student development while helping students make positive behavior changes. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Motivation Techniques, Counseling Techniques, College Students, School Counseling, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Evidence, Behavior Change, Student Behavior, Student Motivation, Empathy, Self Efficacy, Identification (Psychology), Emotional Response, Interviews, Resistance to Change, Counselor Client Relationship, Student Development
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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