intermediatemotivational interviewingstages of changecontemplationcannabis use disorderdeveloping discrepancy
A 44-year-old woman with bipolar II disorder and cannabis use disorder attends her follow-up appointment. She acknowledges that cannabis may worsen her mood instability but states, "I'm not sure I'm ready to give it up — it's the only thing that helps me relax." She is in the contemplation stage of change. Her PMHNP is planning the therapeutic approach. What is the most appropriate treatment framework to apply?