Mahasti's therapist encourages her to engage in "change talk." Whenever Mahasti expresses reluctance, her therapist acknowledges Mahasti's mixed feelings and redirects her emphasis toward change. Mahasti's therapist is using a technique called:

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The technique of using change talk and acknowledging mixed feelings is a hallmark of motivational interviewing (MI), which is designed to help clients explore and resolve their ambivalence about changing problematic behaviors. Contingency management involves providing rewards or consequences to reinforce or discourage certain behaviors, self-help group therapy involves structured support and guidance from peers, and interpersonal therapy aims to improve a person's relationships and communication skills. None of these approaches are specifically focused on enhancing motivation and promoting change in the way that MI is.

Mahasti's Therapist Encourages Her to Engage in "Change Talk