Comparison of Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Conceptual and Clinical Review
Overview
This paper provides a systematic comparison of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), examining their conceptual foundations and clinical applications. The authors analyze differences in philosophical bases, therapeutic relationships, language use, and the role of values in motivating behavior change. The resource is intended for clinicians and researchers interested in understanding the distinctions and potential complementarity between these two behavioral therapies.
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- Jonathan B. Bricker (University of Washington), Sean J. Tollison (University of Washington)
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- 2011-02-22
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- green
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- 10.1017/s1352465810000901
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- 56
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@article{allodium:3f3b1a4794d5474f,
title = {Comparison of Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Conceptual and Clinical Review},
author = {Jonathan B. Bricker and Sean J. Tollison},
year = {2011},
journal = {OpenAlex},
doi = {10.1017/s1352465810000901},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1017/s1352465810000901}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Comparison of Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Conceptual and Clinical Review AU - Bricker, Jonathan B. AU - Tollison, Sean J. PY - 2011 PB - OpenAlex DO - 10.1017/s1352465810000901 UR - https://doi.org/10.1017/s1352465810000901 ER -
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Bricker, J. B., & Tollison, S. J. (2011). Comparison of Motivational Interviewing with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: A Conceptual and Clinical Review. OpenAlex. https://doi.org/10.1017/s1352465810000901
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