Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness in the Treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Integrating Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness September 1, 2025 Robert Tessier, Meredith L. Spada
Abstract This chapter focuses on the integration of motivational interviewing and mindfulness strategies in treating patients with mood and anxiety disorders. Literature on the effect of motivational interviewing and of mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions on anxiety and other mood disorders is reviewed. Breathing techniques such as square or box breathing, grounding techniques such...