Motivational Interviewing (M.I.) Flashcards
Areas to cover in suicide assessment
-are you suicidal?
-do you have a plan?
-do you have the means to carry out that plan?
-depression
-thoughts & plans
-intent to commit (mild/moderate/severe)
Continuum of Styles (3)
- Directing
- Guiding
- Following
Directing-Continuum of Styles (3)
-one-end: professional provides info., instruction, advice
-non-judgmental, unbiased
-not how we feel, but how we can professionally guide ppl. to their values/interests
-roles for recipient: obeying, adhering, complying
Guiding-Continuum of Styles (3)
-good listener, offers expertise where needed
-ask permission to share insight/judgement
-not too much/too little
Following-Continuum of Styles (3)
-active listeners, seek to understand
-no agendas; refrain from inserting own material (temporarily)
4 Interrelated Elements of the Spirit of M.I.
- Pace
- Acceptance
- Compassion
- Evocation
Why is documentation important working with suicidal clients?
-shows you obtained adequate historical info.
-shows you consulted w/1 or more professionals
-shows you gave resources to clients
O.A.R.S.
-core skills of M.I.
O- asking open questions
A- affirming
R- reflective listening
S- summarizing
-informing/advising
Open Que.’s
-invites ppl. to reflect before responding
Affirming
-recognize, support, & encourage strengths & efforts
Summarizing
-pulls together info. client’s offered
-can be collecting, linking, transitional
Reflective Listening
-fundamental skill in MI
-deepens understanding whether guess is accurate
-allow ppl to hear again thoughts/feelings they’re expressing in different words, ponder them
-keeps person talking, exploring, considering
D.A.R.N. C.A.T.
- increase change talk; heart of M.I.; we want to elicit:
D- desire
A- ability
R- reason
N- need
C- commitment
A- activation
T- taking steps
Desire (D.A.R.N. C.A.T.)
-I want to change
-contain verbs; want, wish, like
Ability (D.A.R.N. C.A.T.)
-I can change
-what a person can do, able to do, gently (hypothetically) what they could do
Reason (D.A.R.N. C.A.T.)
-it’s important to change
-ask for specific reasons why
-they explore the if…
-then reasons for considering or making a change
Need (D.A.R.N. C.A.T.)
-I should change
-expresses urgency for change w/out giving particular reasons
-need que’s may evoke reasons
Commitment (D.A.R.N. C.A.T.)
-how I will make changes
Activation (D.A.R.N. C.A.T.)
-I’m ready, prepared, willing to change