Asked by dontillia

A client is very hesitant to receive vaccinations. They tell you that their niece was diagnosed with autism shortly after receiving vaccinations as a child and they have read several online blogs claiming that a link exists between vaccines and autism. What would be the best way to use the motivational interview techniques of reflection and affirmation in this discussion? *
“Well, in the end, it’s your choice. I can share the best information I have about vaccines, but you’re the one who decides.”
“Can you tell me what you know about vaccines and autism?”
“You sound fairly sure that you don’t want to get vaccinated.”
“I hear you have doubts. Considering your family experience and what you’ve read, I understand.”

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
“I hear you have doubts. Considering your family experience and what you’ve read, I understand.”

Reason: this both reflects the client's feelings (doubt) and affirms/validates those concerns by acknowledging their niece's diagnosis and the information they've encountered — consistent with motivational interviewing's empathy, reflection, and affirmation to reduce defensiveness and elicit further discussion.