Compare & Contrast the Coach Approach and Motivational Interviewing

One of the most common questions I get asked when introducing healthcare professionals to the Coach Approach is:

  • How is the Coach Approach different from Motivational Interviewing (MI)?
  • I have MI training—should I also take training in the Coach Approach?
  • When should Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), MI, and the Coach Approach be used with clients?

This white paper answers these questions, with a primary focus on distinguishing the Coach Approach from MI, as these two share the most overlap.