Flashcards in Motivational Interviewing Deck (12):
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Key Points
aimed at reducing client ambivalence about change and increasing intrinsic motivation
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Ambivalence to change
Ex:Having a heart attack not being enough to change diet
Multiple DUIs not enough to stop drinking
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The Stages of Change Model
1. Pre-contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance/Relapse
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1. Pre-contemplation
- Clients have either not considered changing or they do not see why change is necessary.
- May deny having a problem/ do not see negative
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2. Contemplation
clients are considering change but not yet ready to engage in the actual change process
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3. Preparation
- client realizes that his/her behavior is having enough of a negative impact to need change.
- Ready to begin taking steps.
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4. Action
when the change plan is implemented
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5. Maintenance/Relapse
maintaining the new, healthy and positive behaviors
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Change
requires that the clients make up their mind to do something different!
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Resistance
An interpersonal exchange whereby a client appears to be working against change while a counselor may seem to be arguing for change
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4 Key Principles of Motivational Interviewing
1. Express Empathy!
2. Develop Discrepancy
3. Roll with Resistance (Avoid Argumentation)
4. Support Self-Efficacy
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