School Counselors Using Motivational Interviewing.pdf

Counselors have successfully used motivational interviewing

with adolescents who struggle with a variety

of issues. However, there is little data that has explored

the use of motivational interviewing to address academic

concerns in schools. This qualitative study

explored the experiences of school counselors who

have used motivational interviewing to improve student

academic performance. The results revealed several

themes including defining motivational interviewing in

schools and explaining specific techniques. The themes

that emerged from this study strengthen existing

research and provide current and future school counselors

with insight into the potential of using motivational

interviewing to improve student academic performance.