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Abstract

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, client-centered approach that provides a framework for the change process. Careful attention is given within MI to understand and meet clients across a continuum of readiness for change. While less readily applied to family counseling, MI facilitates therapeutic alliance, evokes motivation for change, and provides useful guidelines for conceptualizing and implementing family counseling services. This article (a) provides a brief overview of MI's major tenets, (b) examines systems-level applications of MI principles, and (c) describes five counseling interventions developed by the authors that illustrate how MI may be integrated into family counseling practice.

Family and Systems Theory in Counselor Education: A PRISMA Systematic Review

“…Research as a secondary theme of Implementation helps to highlight the various implications of family and systems theory in research. Articles included in this secondary theme include incorporating neuroscience into family and systems theory research (Miller & Dillman, 2016), recommendations for trauma-informed approaches (Copley & Carney, 2020), issues with integration (Hanna, 2011; Marquis et al, 2011), diagnosis-specific treatment approaches (Hurst et al, 2012), conducting research in schools (Hooper & Britnell, 2012), pedagogical adjustment in counselor education (Haber et al, 2021; Harrawood et al, 2011; Paylo, 2011; Sommer et al, 2011; Tadros, 2020), and reconceptualizing family and systems theory in family change issues and treatment (Graham et al, 2013; Kolbert et al, 2013; Koltz & Koltz, 2019; Lloyd-Hazlett et al, 2016; Mana & Naveh, 2018; Nims & Duba, 2011; Pereira, 2014; Phipps & Vorster, 2015; Rajaei & Jensen, 2020; Sung et al, 2018; Weir et al, 2021).…”