Motivational Interviewing

Question 1

What does the acronym DARN stand for?

Answer 1

D: Desire
A: Ability
R: Reason
N: Need

Question 2

What are the three core communication skills to be used within the communication styles?

Answer 2

Asking
Listening
Informing

Question 3

Reflective Listening – Define the three skills:

Answer 3

Restating/rephrasing: Provides a short summary of what the listener heard the patient say at the
moment
Deducing: Reflects what the patient feels and what they mean
Summarizing: Provides summary of the entire conversation and includes main aspect of what the
patient said