EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Difference Between Rapport and Buy-In
from MI for Change: Motivational Interviewing in ABA & Mental Health · host Monica Gilbert
You can have great rapport… and still have clients cancel, avoid homework, or “agree” without following through.So what’s missing?In this episode of MI for Change, I break down the difference between rapport and buy-in — and why they are not the same thing.Rapport means your client trusts you. Buy-in means they see the value and own the change.We’ll talk about:Why compliance is not the goalHow to tell when a parent truly has buy-inThe mistake clinicians make when they move too quickly into “fixing”Why curiosity is your most powerful clinical toolHow to explore both the benefits and costs of change (yes, both sides)If you’ve ever thought: “But they like me… so why aren’t they doing it?”This episode is for you.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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You can have great rapport… and still have clients cancel, avoid homework, or “agree” without following through. So what’s missing? In this episode of MI for Change, I break down the difference between rapport and buy-in — and why they are not the same thing. Rapport means your client trusts you. Buy-in means they see the value and own the change. We’ll talk about: Why compliance is not the goalHow to tell when a parent truly has buy-inThe mistake clinicians make when they move to...
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