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Leawood, Kan. (Dec. 20, 2018) — Motivational interviewing isn’t new. It’s been around since 1983, when it was first described in an article published in "Behavioural Psychotherapy." But its use has evolved since its original focus on treating problem drinkers.

Nurse educators who have missed out on the benefits this counseling approach can provide in helping students improve client safety should explore the topic. And an article on the ATI Nursing Education Educator Blog provides the details.

Read about the research proving the positive impacts this directive, client-centered approach has elicited in behavior change.

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