Initial MI
This evidence-based communication style helps people resole ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
The "R" in OARS.
What is Reflections?
Client statements favoring movement forward toward change are called this.
What is Change Talk?
The natural urge to fix, persuade, or correct someone immediately.
What is the Righting Reflex?
Partnering with rather than directing the client.
What is Partnership?
The four processes of MI are Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and this final process.
What is Planning?
The "A" in OARS.
What is Affirmations?
The opposite of Change Talk.
What is Sustain Talk?
Instead of arguing for change, MI helpers do this.
What is explore the client's perspective?
Respecting the client's right and capacity to make choices.
What is Autonomy?
MI was originally developed by William Miller and this collaborator.
What is Stephen Rollnick?
This type of question cannot be answered with a simple "yes" or "no."
What is an Open-Ended Question?
Desire, Ability, Reasons, Need, Commitment, Activation, and Taking Steps form this model.
What is DARN-CAT?
True or False: Confrontation is a core MI strategy.
What is false?
Actively seeking to understand the client's perspective.
What is Acceptance?
In MI, the client - not the practitioner - is considered the expert on this.
What is their own life?
After lengthy discussion, a Helper/Professional says, "So far we've talked about your goals, your concerns about school, and your desire to rebuild trust with your family."
What is a Summary?
A youth says, "I'm done getting kicked out of placements. I want this one to work." The phrase "I want this one to work" is an example of this DARN-CAT category.
What is Desire?
"You have to stop doing that immediately" is an example of this MI trap.
What is directing or confronting?
Working for the welfare of the client.
What is compassion?
This word describes having mixed feelings about change.
What is ambivalence?
"Despite all these setbacks, you've continued working toward your goals."
What is an Affirmation?
Which DARN-CAT category is represented by the statement, "I'm ready to start working on this."?
What is Activation?
When clients argue against change, MI recommends responding with this rather than persuasion.
What is reflection?
Drawing out the client's own ideas and motivations for change.
What is Evocation?