Motivational Interviewing: Module 4
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Module 4 Outline:
This module starts with the illustration of the four processes, and more, using the unique opportunity provided by a willing workshop participant. She agrees to a series of unrehearsed simulations that allow me to describe a case, and proceed, breaking for discussion whenever it felt useful. Its not perfect, or perfectly realistic, but it does come to life nonetheless. My attitude was that its only by making mistakes that I will learn!
MI is a very client-centered activity, but it's not the same as client or patient-centered practice, it's more than that. If you like, it's client-centered counseling with a purpose. This next interview with Bill Miller and myself makes this point well.
One day I worked with a colleague in experimental interviews with clients. What emerged was this practical interview strategy for exploring someone’s motivation to change. Listen to this exchange about the potential.
There’s a tricky challenge often encountered in mental health, where someone seems very unmotivated. Listen to this discussion about developing discrepancy.
Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D., is on the faculty in the Department of Primary Care & Public Health at Cardiff University, Wales. He has also worked for many years as a clinical psychologist in the British National Health Service. With a background in the addiction field, his interest turned to consultations about behavior change in wider mental health & healthcare practice, where practitioners try to encourage clients to change their lifestyle and use of medication. Dr. Rollnick’s research and teaching activity is now focused on the behavior of practitioners and other topics. He has trained practitioners in many countries and continents, and has published a wide range of research papers, articles and books.
Speaker Disclosure
Financial: Stephen Rollnick receives compensation from PESI, Inc. for developing course material, speaking, and product sales.
Non-Financial: Stephen Rollnick has no relevant non-financial relationship to disclose.