The respect for the client's thoughts and emotions regarding change is termed:

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Evoking is the MI principle of honoring and empathizing with the client's autonomy and ambivalence toward change. It involves respecting the client's perspectives, values, and feelings and using reflective listening and open-ended questions to elicit and amplify the client's own reasons and motivations for change. Engaging refers to establishing the therapeutic alliance, building trust, and creating a collaborative partnership. Focusing is the process of identifying the client's goals and priorities and narrowing the scope of the conversation. Planning involves formulating and implementing strategies for achieving the client's goals, while considering their strengths, resources, and preferences.

The Respect for the Client's Thoughts and Emotions Regarding Change