Compassion, It's Not Just for Those We Serve: Using Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) in our Motivational Interviewing (MI) Practice.

As practitioners of Motivational Interviewing (MI), we aim to help others through compassion. Whether we are trainers, case workers, supervisors, physical therapists or play other roles, we practice MI as a skillful way to express our desire to be of benefit to others. We are united by our aim to reduce suffering and increase happiness in those we serve. But do we extend this same compassionate intention to ourselves? This article explores how Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) can be helpful in practicing and teaching Motivational Interviewing (MI).