The effective motivational interviewing techniques that were used in the individual counseling session with Hampton included: open-ended question, simple reflection, summarizing, and complex reflection. By utilizing open-ended questions this writer is able to obtain more information from Hampton about his issue. The issue that Hampton wanted to discuss involved his ambivalence with his Baptist Church. This writer began the individual counseling with Hampton by inviting him to share about his week. Then this writer asked Hampton about reasons for doubting his Baptist Church, personal views on self, and effective coping strategies that have helped him in the past. Hampton mentioned that he doubts his Baptist Church because of the Pastors actions
