A coach resolves client ambivalence, which is the experience of having conflicting thoughts or feelings about change, by using Motivational Interviewing techniques to increase the client's internal motivation. The coach begins by practicing accurate empathy, which means reflecting the client's statements back to them to show they are being heard without judgment. This creates a safe space for the client to explore their own contradiction. The coach then uses value-based inquiry ....
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