Goals
I will enroll in a domestic violence program by November 15
Time-Bound
Tell me more about...
Open-ended questions
Speech that favors positive movement towards a goal
Change talk
Referring a female offender who has experienced sexual assault for mental health treatment to The Women's Center
Gender
The client has maintained the behavior change for a minimum of six months
Maintenance
I will remain drug and alcohol free
Specific
Let's go over what we've talked about so far.
Summarizing
Speech that favors the status quo
Sustain talk
Arranging a pysch eval prior to referring a client to anger management
Mental Health
The client has intentions to take action and has created goals and plans
Preparation
I will learn this problem solving skills and apply it when confronted with difficult situations
Measurable
Some of what I heard you say is...
Reflective Listening
Even if you disagree (personally or professionally), understanding and respecting your client's views shows...
Empathy
Referring a clients to services based on his or her background
Ethnicity/Culture/Language Barrier
The client is unaware of any issues and has no intentions of changing their behavior
Pre-contemplation
I will develop and carry out a plan to live a sober lifestyle
Realistic
You're really trying hard to...
Affirmation
These are things we don't want to fall for/into
Communication Traps
Referring a Spanish-speaking client to ADAPT versus NVFS
Learning style
The client is committed to change and has made modifications to address the problems
Action
I will earn my vocational degree
Attainable
What two types of reflections do we commonly use?
Simple and complex
Being collaborative, valuing a client's self worth, being compassionate and understanding that the client has the wisdom and strength for change is...
Embodying the Spirit of MI
Conducting interventions with a client
Motivation
The client is aware of the problem and is weighing the pros and cons of change
Contemplation