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In this second episode on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Brian and Josh discuss the acronym RULE which stands for resist the righting reflex, understand the patient’s own motivations, listen with empathy, and empower the person. The co-hosts review how these four guidelines can be helpful for sport psychology practitioners, coaches, parents, and players.
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"Ep. 265 - Motivational Interviewing Part 2 - RULE" is an episode of Tennis IQ Podcast. Runtime 43 min. Published October 10, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.