Motivational Interviewing Model

Psychologists William Miller, PhD. and Stephen Rollnick, PhD. developed the counseling approach known as Motivational Interviewing (MI). Motivational Interviewing evolved out of experience in the treatment of persons who were problem drinkers, and was first described by Miller in 1983. In 1991 Miller and Rollnick provided these techniques as a method that promotes and engages intrinsic motivation within the client in order to change behavior. MI is a client-centered counseling style that is goal -directed and brings about behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Traditional Rogerian client-centered therapy does not guide or direct or focus in the way that MI therapists do to influence individuals to consider making changes, instead of non-directively explore themselves.

Motivational interviewing is a way of conducting and occupy the essential motivation within the client in order to change behavior. It is “an efficient and collaborative style of clinical interaction that can boost the effectiveness of the therapeutic alliance” (Jellinek, Henderson, Dilallo, & Weiss, 2009, p.108). Motivational

The participants were looking for help, which it created some confusing thoughts; I thought AA meetings were mandatory for all participants. It also made me realize with all the brief stories how alcohol is an enormous concern in our society, however our society has normalized those concern and convert the negative impact of alcohol into something positive. It drive me to think that 12 steps program work, and it should be part of a treatment. After, the meetings that I attended; I feel the 12-step program will work if professionals in the Human Services area introduce the program on a positive manner. It may be challenging because of the religious portion for some cases, however this may introduce the participant’s new ways to cope with the struggle of alcoholism. At the same time, the main benefits for the client will be abstinence and support. The abstinence is a continuous process and through the meetings clients will be able to keep the abstinence from alcohol or other drugs. Conclusively, there was an environment of hope in the meeting. During, the meeting one of the participants was a new member. He described how alcohol destroyed his family and he is trying to get his family back, however his wife does not want to come back with him and a divorce petition was completed. This particular participant found in the 12 step meeting comfort and support from his peers. Besides, the comfort the participant

The concept of motivational interviewing evolved from experience in the treatment of problem drinkers, and was first described by Miller (1983) in an article published in Behavioral Psychotherapy. These fundamental concepts and approaches were later elaborated by Miller and Rollnick (1991) in a more detailed description of clinical procedures. Motivational interviewing is a semi-directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Compared with non-directive counseling, it 's more focused and goal-directed. Motivational Interviewing is a method that works on facilitating and engaging intrinsic motivation within the client in order to change behavior. The examination and resolution of ambivalence is a central purpose, and the counselor is intentionally directive in pursuing this goal.

Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach that was studied and understood as an applicable theory of practice that would be beneficial in the environment where I currently work which is an alcohol treatment facility. Whereas, it is understood that clinical and applied aspects of Motivational Interviewing (MI) have shown effective as a relatively brief intervention (Levensky, Cavasos, & Brooks, 2008), especially those dealing with an alcohol dependency. According to Miller and Roderick, MI, has been defined mostly as a directive, client centered counseling approach for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. In addition, with its goal-orientated approach it can help break down resistance to change (Corey, 2013, pp. 191-194). This theoretical approach is the most favored for the environment in my profession of choice, in addition, integrating it with the practice of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) which is already in use.

It has been my experience that when working with individuals suffering from substance abuse, motivation is often one of the biggest hurdles

To answer this question, I guess I am planning to introduce change in therapy by becoming active listener to the client conversation from an exploratory metanoia perspective, developing a comfortable relationship with the client were he/she is more willing to begin a conversation. By examining the conversation from an exploratory metanoia perspective, I can dissect the different layers within the conversation in order to discover the root cause or causes. I believe by having a holistic concept or view, the conversation might have many perimeters within it framework of its core, which can be the trigger a negative type of behavior. I believe once all the finding has been collected, the necessary

During the forming process, there is a testing period which assists in the identification of boundaries and establishes a relationship which sets the bar for what is acceptable behavior within the group (Marquis & Huston, 2015). During the forming process of the motivational interviewing group relationships between the nurse manager, chief operating executives, and triage nurse line staff were established. Examples of telephone communication between triage nurse line members and real patients were listened to by the entire group in an attempt to identify gaps during the motivational interviewing process when taking live calls.

Throughout the MI process, the practitioner exhibits the following principles to assist SUs resolving their ambivalence for change. These are expressing empathy, supporting self-efficacy, developing discrepancy and rolling with resistance (Jackman, 2012).

I believe Motivational Interviewing is very important with helping clients with substance abuse. I believe it sets a different relation with the client that allows them open up and give their own opinion on what could help them. Also, you to develop relationship where you don’t tell them what wrong you can work together to find a common solution. People feel empowered when they also have a say in their well-being. Anyone can set down and have a Doctor tell them what is wrong with them then prescribe a prescription, however many of us will say well you never asked me what my symptoms are? So, Motivation Interview builds bonds to strengthen client relationships

Jacob volunteers as the college and career pastor with the Grace Place church in Arlington, but also desires his church to reach beyond the walls and influence college students at both the TCC Southeast campus and The University of Texas at Arlington. After studying for one year at the University of Texas at Arlington, he transferred to Southwestern Assemblies of God University where he completed a Church Ministries. For this profile, I will focus on the stated goal of seeing the church influence local college students; empowering and encouraging Jacob to engage current TCC Southeast students attending the Grace Place in the local ministry and leveraging these relationships to expand his campus network.

What I have learned from this week lecture was the motivational interviewing theory and the different stages that come with motivational interviewing process. I really like this theory because currently I am working with Stanislaus County at SUD program. I have notices that all most all of my clients will go through all of these stages. Some are able to complete the program without relapses, but most will go through all the stages then relapse. For those clients that had went through relapses have to go through the different stages all over again. For some clients, have to go through this process as many time as it will take them to able to successfully stay clean and without relapses. I feel that motivational interviewing theory work

2. What are the relevant motivations/interests/concerns in your audience that can induce them to take this action? Identify at least three.

Coming into this class, I wasn’t sure what to think or feel. I thought that I was a good listener with my friends, so this class should be easy. I thought that if my friends and family say I am a good listener, this should be easy and I won’t learn much. I expected this class to be a breeze. I’ll admit it, I felt cocky coming into this class.

According to DuBrin, “…motivation is an energizing force that stimulates arousal, direction, and persistence of behavior” (2004, p. 121). It is the force inside the individual and process which allows us to get others to put forth effort. There are many motivational theories that can be used to motivate others (DuBrin, 2004).