Interview Essay - Murray Meisels

The idea of motivational interviewing builds on Rogers' theories about people having freedom of choice and changing through the process of self-actualisation (Davidson, 1994). Miller and Rollnik (1991) describe it as a technique in which the heath practitioner becomes a helper in the change process while expressing acceptance of their client. A central goal of motivational interviewing, says Geldard & Geldard (2012), is to help resolve the ambivalence which prevents clients from realising their personal goals and to facilitate positive change. Motivational interviewing is mostly utilised to counsel those troubled by addiction (not just substance, but also behaviours).

Motivational interviewing is a practice wherein conveying acceptance of your client, you become an aid in the process of change. Motivational interviewing fosters Carl Rogers ' optimistic and humanistic theories; around ones competences for employing free choice and shifting through a course of self-actualization. The therapeutic relationship for both Motivational Interviewers and Rogerians’ is a democratic partnership. The concept of Motivational Interviewing (MI) progressed from the experience of treating problem drinkers. Motivational Interviewing was first described by William R. Miller, Ph.D., in 1983.

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A thematic analysis of an interview was used to help students develop an understanding of the role of an RC. This role is dynamic and challenging; it offers great opportunities to grow and work in an academic team based environment that fosters constant learning. Often RCs play a significant role in the process of bringing a project from conception to completion which requires a variety of qualifications and leadership qualities. An inductive approach to this process, beginning with data collection and analysis, allowed me to consider specific aspects of the topic and progress on to more general concepts. Eventually, I was able to discover connections between existing knowledge and the data I analyzed. The finalized themes included Qualifications; Role of Team Leader; Rewards and Challenges.

The support of the family is the most positive aspect of family life. The rise of single parent homes has produced a negative change in family life stating that single mothers are too often bearing the burden of raising

Another way the narrator comes across negatively is because he is so detached from emotional interaction with other people. It seems that the narrator views things as only happening around him, not to him. His wife says, "You don?t have any friends. Period." Besides not having any friends he does not even have a strong emotional bond with his wife. The narrator probably feels lonely having no one to talk to.

Over the years people have been taught that if you work intensively, you will end up happier in the long run. After watching the lecture on “The Happy Secret to Better Work” by Shawn Achor, he has informed us that it's the exact opposite- the happier you are, the more productive you will be. In the talk, Achor gives examples of different ways to make yourself happier. This includes journaling, exercise, meditation and random acts of kindness. Research done by Achor has shown that doing these things for three minutes a day for twenty-one days straight, leads you to be a happier person. While viewing the lecture, I notice that he adds lots of humor and personal stories. Some people may believe that this makes it seem like he is getting off-topic

He was then told that if he doesn't change his act; he would suffer being alone when

I believe that I am a good candidate for the Amy L. McKee-Everett Memorial Scholarship due to my caring and loving nature. An excellent example would be the time I gave back to Flat Rock River YMCA Camp this year, during New Years Eve. I volunteered as a counselor to a group of amazing girls. I wanted to volunteer my time, seeing that Flat Rock had done so much for me, in my seven years as a camper. It was time to give back. The 53 hours of time I spent helping out with all the girls, was immensely rewarding. I wouldn't trade my experiences I have had with Flat Rock River YMCA Camp for the world. This experience made me a better person, and will carry over into my undergraduate years of college. I am going into my freshman year bearing skills

Being satisfied with one’s life can be effortless, but for my father that is not the case. For my father to be happy with his life, he would have to see his children succeed in goals that they have set for their future and to not work as hard as him for a living. He would want to change his career that would give further financial security, while having extra time to stay with family provided that he could.

Throughout this semester this class has allowed me the privilege to get to know people who I would have never talked to on a personal level while also having the chance to advance my interviewing skills while getting to know them. Not only did these interviews and experiences display my strengths such as being able to adapt to certain situations but even more importantly it helped show me my weaknesses. After one interview and the next, I had to learn what role I had to play as within each interview I had to adapt to find my specific role as it varied from one to the next. Having the opportunity to interview a handful of people from the beginning of this semester to now has also taught me that the person you are interviewing can have a tremendous effect on if the interview goes successfully or not for reasons that I will elaborate on further in my paper. Lastly, one of the greatest lessons I learned about while interviewing people would be how to properly prepare to make sure the interview itself go as smoothly as possible. All of these factors have helped me grow in becoming a better interviewer and have helped me grow as a person.

I have chosen to interview Spencer Golledge, and to focus on the aspects of his life that have lead up to this point. I asked him questions like what made you consider to come to the LDS business college, and why do you want to study medicine? The answers that I have received have helped me be able to learn more about his background, who he, and who he wants to become. And it all started with moving to Utah.

Beverly Smith is currently 70 years old. She was raised in Fullerton and was part of a family of five children. Her mother influenced her life greatly. Beverly grew up quickly as a result of her mother's death when she was only 11 years old. Her mother was well honored by many. Beverly is actively involved in her religion, and enjoys exercising, and listening to music.

On March 25th, 2017, I interviewed Charlotte “Putse” McCarroll who was born on June 3rd, 1935 in Cyrus, Minnesota. I asked her about her life and experiences during WWII. She doesn’t recall much about the actual War. She was a 4-year-old child during the start of the War and was in grade school when the War ended. She didn’t have any family members that she remembers actually being in the War. Putse told me that while the war was occurring she just stayed at home or went to school. She kind of remembers gathering around with her family and just praying for it to end. She said that life was very different because everyone was scared and no one knew what was going to happen. She thought to herself that anything could

This may sound shocking; I would take the advice of Bernard Madoff as given in the interview with Marketwatch. I genuinely believe the advice he gives in this interview is sincere. After seeing the aftermath of what his actions have caused, I believe he wants others to be aware of what can go wrong. The advice he offers is logical and not complicated. Prior to looking into investments, I would first educate myself on common investment practices and terminology. I wouldn’t dare invest in something that I am unable to understand. I will investigate which advising firms are currently at the top and at the bottom of the industry, in addition to which firms have recently been in court and in the news. I would ask as many questions as possible to