Reflections are a powerful tool in Motivational Interviewing, particularly in sensitive contexts like child welfare.  Using reflections more often than questions helps to build trust, create a supportive environment, and encourage individuals to feel heard and understood. Reflections reduce pressure, deepen conversations by acknowledging underlying emotions and values, and build a collaborative relationship, ultimately guiding individuals towards their own motivation for change rather than making them feel interrogated. Sage Training and Consulting: traumainformedMI.com