EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 19 MIN
Coaching Supervisees with MI — Beyond the Sandwich Method
from MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health · host Monica Gilbert
How do you give feedback that lands—without power struggles or performative praise? In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert shows how to use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to coach interns and supervisees more effectively (and humanely).You’ll learn:Why the “sandwich method” fails (predictable, inauthentic, and forgettable)The PACE spirit of MI in supervision: Partnership, Acceptance (autonomy), Compassion, EvocationA step-by-step feedback flow using Ask–Offer–Ask (AOA) (ask for perspective → offer observations with permission → ask what landed & next steps)How to evoke supervisee-generated solutions (and real buy-in)Authenticity in practice (including Monica’s mailbox story—and why being human builds trust)Perfect for BCBAs, supervisors, fieldwork coordinators, and clinical leads across ABA and mental health.Learn more about Motivational Interviewing and explore on-demand courses at www.drmonicagilbert.comJoin the MI Academy for practical training and resources — and enjoy an exclusive 15% off with code MIFORCHANGE at checkout.📲 Connect with me on Instagram: @drmonicagilbert
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How do you give feedback that lands—without power struggles or performative praise? In this episode of MI for Change, Dr. Monica Gilbert shows how to use Motivational Interviewing (MI) to coach interns and supervisees more effectively (and humanely). You’ll learn: Why the “sandwich method” fails (predictable, inauthentic, and forgettable)The PACE spirit of MI in supervision: Partnership, Acceptance (autonomy), Compassion, EvocationA step-by-step feedback flow using Ask–Offer–Ask (AOA) (ask f...
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