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Navigating resistant attitudes and sensitive topics is one of a school counselor's toughest tasks. This interactive session equips you with the framework of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to transform defensive standoffs into productive, intentional conversations. Discover how to roll with resistance, evoke intrinsic motivation, and guide students toward self-directed change. Through practical, real-world scenarios, you will learn to structure difficult dialogues with empathy and purpose. Walk away with concrete communication tools that break through barriers, deepen student connection, and inspire meaningful growth—even in the shortest, highest-stakes interactions of your day.