Motivational Interviewing applied

Question 1

Motivational Interviewing

Pre-Contemplation Stage

Answer 1

*Raise doubt – increase the persons understanding of the risks and problems with current behavior.
*Increase awareness about possibilities.
*Create a conversation within:
a. Explore consequences
b. Explore desirable options/alternatives

Question 2

Motivational Interviewing

Contemplation Stage

Answer 2

*Explore reasons to change and the risks of not changing
*Reinforce any decisions/steps for positive change from person’s past

Question 3

Motivational Interviewing

Preparation

Answer 3

*Respond positively to statements of intention
*Tip the balance from ambivalence toward taking action
*Prepare plan
*Goal setting that accounts for preferences and environment.

Question 4

Motivational Interviewing

Action

Answer 4

*Support the person in implementing the plan.

Question 5

Motivational Interviewing

Maintenance

Answer 5

*Help the person to identify and use strategies to prevent relapse
*Help develop knowledge and skills to support progress
*Biological-Psychological-Social Triggers
*Expectations that helped motivate the person to take action

Question 6

Motivational Interviewing

Return to Use

Answer 6

*Help the person to renew the process of contemplation, preparation (decision making), and action.
*Help person recognize relapse as a normal part of achieving goals that will endure.
*Focus on learning and positive reinforcement rather than punishment.