Know the Theory
Feeling strongly in two or more ways that potentially contradict each other--what is the Motivational Interviewing term for this?
Ambivalence
Does this person's statement represent change talk, sustain talk, or both?
"Using is the only thing that gives me some relief. I’ve gotten into trouble at the group home for getting into fights when I’m high, but it hasn’t happened in a while. I went to some support groups before, but it wasn’t for me. I’d be open to trying something else if I knew it would work."
Both
Simple, Complex, Feeling -- these are the basic categories of which skill in Motivational Interviewing?
Reflections
Give an example of a reflection you could offer based on this person's statement:
"I'll make some changes if things get worse, but I'm doing fine for now."
You feel comfortable with the way things are now, and you'll consider some changes if things take a turn.
You're feeling confident in your ability to make some changes if needed.
A person's verbal expression of their desire, ability, reasons, needs, or commitment to make a change in relation to a particular behavior is referred to as what?
Change Talk
Give an example of a reflection you could offer based on this person's statement: “I’ve literally tried everything. There’s no hope for me being in long term recovery. This is probably pointless.”
You're not sure you see the point.
You're more focused on the short term right now.
Part of you thinks it’s not worth it, and part of you is still searching for a way out.