motivational interviewing

Question 1

4 principles of this

Answer 1

Express empathy (see it from the client perspective)
Support self-efficacy (be positive and recognise previous successes and strengths)
Roll with resistance (be impartial and avoid conflict)
Develop discrepancy (help client see the discrepancy between current circumstances and future goals)

Question 2

What are the micro-counseling skills called OARS

Answer 2

O - Open ended questions
A - Affirmations (statements recognising the client’s strengths)
R - Reflections
S - Summaries

Question 3

Types of change talk can be remembered by the mnemonic DARN-CAT, which is….

Answer 3

D - Desire (to change)
A - Ability (client recognising they can change)
R - Reason (client understands why change is needed)
N - Need (client believes they need to change)

C - Commitment (client intends to change)
A - Activation (client is ready, prepared and willing to change)
T - Taking steps (client is taking steps towards change)

Question 4

3 key elements

Answer 4

Collaboration (rather than confrontation)
Evocation (drawing out rather than imposing ideas)
Autonomy (rather than authority)