Since the 1970s, professions concerned with moving young people forward have tended to favour behavioural levers such as rewards and consequences. To an extent, and especially in schools, this remains the case. However, in the past decade a strong interest in methods that work with young people, rather than on them, has emerged. These methods begin with the person's thinking or emotional understanding and rely on collaboration. But what if the young person does not want to be worked with?
Motivational interviewing (MI) was first established as a means of exploring and resolving change with those involved with alcohol and drug misuse. Its application has broadened considerably over the past two decades, with Eddie McNamara pioneering the use of MI in schools.
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