Motivational Interviewing Flashcards
READS principles
R- roll with resistance
E- express empathy
A- avoid argumentation
D- develop discrepancy
S- support self efficacy
DARN questions
D- desire
A- ability
R- reason
N- need
Asking permission
Respectfully engaging clients by asking if they are open to discussing certain behaviours
Eliciting/evoking change talk
Encouraging clients to articulate their reasons for change, which is linked to successful outcomes
Exploring importance and confidence
Using scales to gauge how clients view the importance of change and their confidence in making changes
Open ended questions
Promoting deeper conversations and empathy by allowing clients to share their stories
Reflective listening
Building empathy and understanding by paraphrasing clients statements
Normalizing
Helping clients understand that difficulties in changing are common and they are not alone
Decisional balancing
Evaluating the process and cons of current behaviours to address ambivalence
Colombo approach
Addressing discrepancies in clients statements and behaviours in a non confrontational manner
Statements supporting self efficacy
Boosting clients confidence by highlighting their successes and efforts
Readiness to change ruler
Assessing clients motivation to change using a 10- point scale
Affirmations
Recognizing clients strengths and efforts to encourage change
Advice/feedback
Providing information in a neutral non judgement way to help clients make informed decisions
Summaries
Linking clients expressed thoughts to move discussion forward or conclude sessions
