Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are two distinct yet complementary approaches to talk therapy. Together, they offer a powerful blend aimed at empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives.
Motivational interviewing focuses on setting goals, strategizing, and collaborating to understand barriers to change and ignite motivation for taking positive action. On the other hand, Solution-Focused Therapy is centered around identifying strengths and resources to tackle problems practically and achieve desired outcomes.
The combined strength of these modalities provides accessible pathways for reaching personal goals. Motivational interviewing recognizes our innate capacity for change, emphasizing the importance of motivation in driving this change. Meanwhile, Solution-Focused Therapy highlights that all the necessary resources for creating positive shifts already exist within us, waiting to be acknowledged and utilized.