Motivation Interviewing Flashcards

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What is motivational interviewing?

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A client-centered collaborative conversation style - letting the client come to their own conclusions

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How does motivational interviewing create change?

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MI creates change by allowing clients to discover their OWN reasons for change - it is designed to facilitate autonomy and intrinsic motivation

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What are the five types of reflections you can use in MI?

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Content reflections - paraphrase what the client has said

Reflection on feeling - elaborate and discuss about how you think the client is feeling about a topic

Amplify negative reactions - exaggerate the client’s perspective to exhaust negativity

Double-sided reflections - Another form of paraphrasing - ‘on one hand _____ , BUT _______’

Action reflections - LAST to occur. Proposing possible solutions to someones challenges

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Why is TALKING about changing so important?

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A key principle of behaviour change is the more someone talks about change, the more likely they are to attempt it.

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What is the readiness ruler?

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It is a way for a client to rate themselves on a scale of 1-10 on how prepared they feel for change

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What are some assumptions to avoid when using MI?

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This person ought to/wants to change
If he or she does not decide to change, the consultation has failed
Now is the RIGHT time to consider change
A tough approach is the best approach
A negotiation approach is always best

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What does OARS+I stand for?

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Open ended questions
Affirmations
Reflections
Summarizing
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Information Giving

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What are some ways you can tell that you are doing MI right?

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Client is doing majority of the talking
Majority of questions are open ended
At least one reflective statement to follow up on each answer
Conversation feels like a dance than a wrestling match
Coach asks for permission before providing advice or recommendations

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What does PACE stand for in relation to MI?

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Partnership - Is your time spent with the client reflecting their agenda or yours?Is the conversation a team effort?

Acceptance - Do you see that the client has worth? Do you affirm the clients strengths?

Compassion - do you put the needs and wellbeing of your client first?

Evocation - Do you see only what your client is missing or lacking, or do you recognize they are a well of information you can draw on about themselves?

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