Motivational Interviewing: A Case Study
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is communication that is non-confrontational, geared at engaging those with substance abuse problems in a 'client-centered' plan to overcome ambivalence.
Issues surround individuals abusing substances, with those issues being exacerbated when children are involved, especially when CPS becomes involved in the case. Parents that abuse substances can be problematic, refusing court ordered services, or may be difficult to work with when they do agree to the services.
Through MI the goal is to motivate the individual to have a desire to change, through goal oriented interviews while bringing awareness to the problems associated with substance abuse, as well as the feelings (fear of change, denial of a problem, etc.) also associated with substance abuse. One main goal of MI is to show the client that there is empathy towards them, an understanding of what they are going through, as well as the challenges they will face. Building a relationship with the individual is essential to MI. Building a relationship may not be an easy task, considering the believed …show more content…
They asked this group to discuss their alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use. "Various counseling micro-skills were used, including reflective listening, affirmation, open questions and summaries, in order to elicit change talk". This intervention consisted of face to face interviews with a several different topics. "MI seeks to promote reflection on drug use and personal consequences in the context of the values and goals of the individual" (3). This intervention lead successfully to the reduction of drug use. Drug use was also reduced among youth usually considered vulnerable or high risk. This single session motivational interview also helped these young people gain personal perception of the risk and harm that results from using
Issues surround individuals abusing substances, with those issues being exacerbated when children are involved, especially when CPS becomes involved in the case. Parents that abuse substances can be problematic, refusing court ordered services, or may be difficult to work with when they do agree to the services.
Through MI the goal is to motivate the individual to have a desire to change, through goal oriented interviews while bringing awareness to the problems associated with substance abuse, as well as the feelings (fear of change, denial of a problem, etc.) also associated with substance abuse. One main goal of MI is to show the client that there is empathy towards them, an understanding of what they are going through, as well as the challenges they will face. Building a relationship with the individual is essential to MI. Building a relationship may not be an easy task, considering the believed …show more content…
They asked this group to discuss their alcohol, tobacco and illicit drug use. "Various counseling micro-skills were used, including reflective listening, affirmation, open questions and summaries, in order to elicit change talk". This intervention consisted of face to face interviews with a several different topics. "MI seeks to promote reflection on drug use and personal consequences in the context of the values and goals of the individual" (3). This intervention lead successfully to the reduction of drug use. Drug use was also reduced among youth usually considered vulnerable or high risk. This single session motivational interview also helped these young people gain personal perception of the risk and harm that results from using