The Processes of Change
Meaningful change begins with understanding your motivations and building a plan for lasting success. Through evidence-based motivational interviewing techniques, Dr. Clifford Taylor helps patients develop the confidence and commitment needed to achieve positive, lasting change.
Meaningful change is a process that develops over time. Using the motivational interviewing approach developed by Dr. William Miller and Dr. Stephen Rollnick, Dr. Clifford Taylor helps patients strengthen their motivation, build confidence, and take practical steps toward lasting emotional and behavioral change.
Motivational Interviewing
How the Change Process Works
The processes of change include:
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Engaging
Establishing a positive, collaborative, and trusting relationship between the patient and therapist.
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Focusing
Developing and maintaining a clear direction for conversations about change and treatment goals.
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Evoking
Encouraging patients to express their own motivations and reasons for making positive changes.
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Planning
Building a commitment to change and creating a realistic, actionable plan for moving forward.
Listening for Readiness
Recognizing Motivation for Change
When helping patients move toward meaningful change, Dr. Taylor listens for, clarifies, and encourages statements that reflect motivation and readiness for change, including:
Expressions of a desire for change
Expressions of reasons for change
Expressions of commitment to change
Descriptions of steps already taken
Expressions of an ability to change
Expressions of the need for change
Expressions of readiness for change
Strengths to Draw On
Characteristics That Support Positive Change
Many of the following qualities are commonly associated with individuals who successfully change unhealthy patterns of thinking, emotions, and behavior:
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Change is possible with the right guidance, support, and commitment.
Dr. Clifford Taylor works collaboratively with patients to strengthen motivation, overcome obstacles, and develop practical strategies that lead to lasting emotional health and an improved quality of life.
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