What we have learned from Motivational Interviewing is that how information is presented can affect how it is received. When relevant, new information should be presented in a neutral, nonjudgmental, and sensitive manner that empowers clients to make more informed decisions about quitting or changing a risky or problem behavior.
The following paper outlines some of the Motivational Interviewing Strategies and Techniques with rationales and examples of sample questions.
Motivational Interviewing Rationale and Techniques