Table 1 Techniques of motivational interaction mapped onto MI and SDT technique taxonomies.

From: A qualitative study of pre-service teachers’ experienced benefits and concerns of using motivational interaction in practice after a training course

Motivational interaction technique

MI techniques (Hardcastle et al., 2017)

SDT-based techniques (Teixeira et al., 2020)

Advising without pressing

Asking for permission to provide information and advice

MBCT 16: Ask permission to provide information or give advice

Empathizing and reflective listening

Reflective statements Summary statements Double-sided reflection

MBCT15: Use attentive, reflective listening

Understanding resistance and using non-controlling language

Emphasize autonomy Coming alongside

MBCT 3: Adopt non-controlling, informational language

Providing structure and rationale

Develop a change plan

MBCT 20: Assist in setting optimal challenge MBCT 22. Help develop a clear and concrete plan of action

Providing choice

Agenda mapping Considering change options

MBCT6: Provide choice

Positive feedback and appreciation

Affirmation Normalizing

MBCT10: Acknowledge and respect perspectives MBCT13: Show unconditional regard

Open questions and interest

Open-ended questions

MBCT14: Take interest in the person