A scaling system (usually 1-10) where people are asked to rate their emotional readiness for change.
What is the Readiness Ruler?
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Questions that require more than a yes or no answer.
What are open-ended questions?
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Protective factor, normal neutral defensive reaction
What is resistance?
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"I want to change my eating habits but food is just so expensive and I can't afford it!"
What is sustain talk?
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I have lost 20 lbs already and working on losing more!
What is the action stage?
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These two things are commonly asked when using the readiness ruler.
What are importance and confidence?
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Repeating back a response to check for accuracy is known in MI as?
What is Reflection?
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Used in place of trying to persuade, convince, or direct, this tecnique involves moving alongside the client and listening to his or her motives and reasons.
What is Rolling with Resistance.
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"I know that losing weight will have a positive impact on the health of my knee joints. I've started eating more fruits and vegetables and have been trying to make it out to walk around the block at least once a day."
What is Change Talk?
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"I know I need to stop drinking, but it helps me relax"
What is contemplation?
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"What would it take for you to go from a 6 to a 7? "
What is a readiness ruler open-ended question?
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"You are doing a very good job at practicing healthy eating habits."
What are affirmations?
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*Lack of understanding
*Members goals do not align with those of clinician
*Member is not ready to change
What are reasons for resistance?
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Openness, collaboration & respect of client choice and self-direction
What is spirit of MI?
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" I am really ready to make healthy eating choices. I went to the grocery store last night and purchased healthy options"
What is action?
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Rating 0-3 on the readiness scale
What is "not ready" for change?
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What I heard you say is that you understand the importance of eating well and you are considering trying some new healthy recipes.
What are summaries?
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Denying- unwilling to acknowledge a problem or cooperate
What are examples of resistenance?
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Ability to recognize client readiness and negotiate a plan that is appropriate and achievable to the client.