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  • Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers: excellence in motivational interviewing [Internet]. c2013. Available from: www.motivationalinterviewing.org—a website with references, videos, and links to training opportunities. Experienced motivational interviewers can be seen discussing the spirit of motivational interviewing and the way it works can be seen in the video on this page. (cited 2014 December 21)

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Exploring Ambivalence. This video demonstrates how to explore ambivalence about physical activity with an older adult who has diabetes

Making a Plan and the Confidence Ruler. Demonstrates the skill of guiding while looking for DARN themes in “change talk” and use of the Confidence Ruler

The Importance Ruler. Illustrates the use of OARS techniques and the Importance Ruler

Follow-Up Visit. Shows how OARS techniques can help at different stages in the older adult’s progress with adopting physical activity

Rolling with Resistance. Demonstrates how to use strategies such as asking permission to inform and help guide the older adult in decision-makingVideo

Relapse and Making a New Plan. Shows how to use OARS skills to support an older adult when relapse occurs and making a new plan is needed

Maintenance. Illustrates the use of OARS skills as part of active maintenance of physical activity

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Brummel-Smith, K. (2015). Motivational Interviewing for Older Adults. In: Sullivan, G., Pomidor, A. (eds) Exercise for Aging Adults. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-16095-5_5

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