MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health
MI for Change is the podcast dedicated to exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) in behavior analysis and mental health. Hosted by Dr. Monica Gilbert, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Licensed Psychologist, this show helps professionals transform client conversations — one question at a time.
Each episode delivers:
✨ Practical MI strategies you can apply immediately in sessions
✨ Real case examples that bring concepts to life
✨ Inspiring interviews with experts across ABA and mental health
Whether you’re an ABA practitioner, therapist, counselor, or student, you’ll discover how simple shifts in communication can reduce resistance, strengthen rapport, and spark lasting change.
Because parent coaching and client conversations don’t have to feel like a struggle — they can be the spark that makes transformation possible.
Subscribe today and join the journey to becoming a more effective, confident, and client-centered communicator.
This is MI for Change.
MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health
The 8 Things NOT to Do in Client Conversations
What if the biggest barriers in your sessions aren’t your clients—but your communication habits? In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert breaks down the eight most common mistakes therapists and clinicians make when talking with clients—from over-advising too early to ignoring ambivalence or skipping rapport.
You’ll learn why these pitfalls create resistance, what to do instead, and how small shifts can completely transform the way clients respond.
Whether you’re a behavior analyst, mental health professional, or simply passionate about better conversations, this episode will give you practical strategies to avoid burnout and build stronger client partnerships.
Tune in to learn:
- Why skipping engagement sabotages interventions
- How to name the “pink elephant in the room” without losing rapport
- What to say instead of arguing for change
- The #1 way to respect client autonomy and reduce resistance
🎧 Listen now and discover what NOT to do—so your conversations can spark real change.
Subscribe for upcoming episodes where we apply these moves to common ABA and mental health scenarios.
Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and explore on-demand courses at www.drmonicagilbert.com
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