Episode 261: Motivational Interviewing For Behaviour Analysts with Dr. Monica Gilbert

About this episode

Ben Reiman discusses the importance of engagement in behaviour analysis with Dr. Monica Gilbert, focusing on motivational interviewing as a collaborative approach.

In this episode of Behaviour Speak, Ben sits down with Dr. Monica Gilbert to unpack what’s often missing in behaviour analysis: true engagement. While clinicians are trained in evidence-based interventions, many still struggle with caregiver buy-in, staff engagement, and sustained change. Dr. Gilbert argues the issue isn’t the science—it’s the conversation. Drawing from her work in clinical psychology and behaviour analysis, she introduces motivational interviewing (MI) as more than a technique—it’s a way of being. From understanding ambivalence to aligning with a client’s stage of change, this conversation challenges the compliance mindset and replaces it with collaboration, autonomy, and meaningful partnership. If you’ve ever felt like your interventions “should work” but aren’t landing—this episode is your missing piece. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tqu1-iFtMws This episode is presented by our founding academic partner, the Doctor of Education in the field of Applied Behaviour Analysis program at Western University’s Faculty of Education. Program Information: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/edd/applied-behaviour-analysis.html How to apply…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Reiman

Guest: Dr. Monica Gilbert

Topics covered

• motivational interviewing
• behaviour analysis
• engagement
• clinical psychology
• caregiver buy-in
• collaboration

Keywords

• motivational interviewing
• behaviour analysis
• engagement
• clinical psychology
• caregiver buy-in
• staff engagement
• sustained change

Sponsors

Western University

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