Questions
Type MI Talk
Stages of Change
Type of counseling skill
MI Main Processes
100

"Are you happy?" Is an example of what? 

Close ended question

100

I will complete my CBT thought record this week

Commitment talk

100

I don't have a problem with alcohol, my PO said I need to be here

Pre-contemplation stage of change

100

Type of counseling reflection needed for a targeted behavior for a client in pre-contemplation stage of change? 

Empathic

100

Engagement is what type of MI process

Building rapport

200

"You shared your not taking your medications, how is this impacting your recovery" is an example to what?   

Simple reflection

200

I might be able to complete my CBT thought record homework this week

Change talk-ability to change

200

I have not used any marijuana in over two weeks

Action stage of change

200

Provide an empathic reflection for: My mom has been really sick for the last 4 weeks and I have been spending most of my time taking care of her

Sounds like this may be very stressful for you right now since your mom has been ill. 

200

Focus is what type of MI process? 

Exploring ambivalence 

300

Change into a open ended question-"are you happy with your grade?" 

Tell me what grade you desire and what your doing to achieve this? 

300

I don't need to complete the CBT thought record. You're the one that needs to complete the CBT Thought record

Resistance talk

300

You are just here for the money and not interested in helping people at all

Pre-Contemplation stage of change

300

You showed a lot of courage by showing up to your appointment today and following through with the court order" is an example of what skill

Affirmation

300

Evoke is what type of MI process? 

Increase the amount and strength of change talk

400

Change into a reflection-"Are you worried you might go back to jail if you don't complete treatment?"

You are thinking about leaving treatment right now, but what kind of consequences come with that?

400

I love smoking marijuana, I don't need to do a CBT thought record

sustain talk

400

I used meth about a week ago, and am getting ready to quit

Preparation stage of change

400

True or false: "I'm sorry that happened to you" is an expression of empathy

False

400

Plan is what type of MI process? 

Action planning

500

Change into a double sided reflection-"I don't like living with Matt. He is always mean to me and I don't get to spend any time with my mom anymore!"

Sounds like it is difficult living with Matt and not spending time with mom, but your contemplating your situation and have a desire to make a change

500

Getting high helps me relax

sustain talk

500

It's been over six months since I last use meth

Maintenance stage of change

500

The most difficult skill to utilize with a client in session for a new counselor? 

Silence skill

500
True or false: this class has taught me valuable counseling skills