MI Principles
Student does not see how there substance use is impacting their academics.
What is Pre-contemplation?
The ability to sit with another person's suffering.
What is compassion?
OARS:
What are Open-Ended Questions, Affirmation, Reflective Listening, and Summarize?
Supporting a student's belief that they can change.
What is supporting Self-Efficacy?
A student is thinking about change, but have not made any plans or done anything yet.
What is Contemplation?
A collaborative style of conversation designed to strengthen a person's own motivation and commitment to change based on their values and interests.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
You are working hard to survive a difficult situation.
What is reflection?
A student is making progress towards change and has six months of engaging in new behavior.
What is Maintenance?
How many social workers does it take to change a light bulb?
What is One. But the lightbulb has to want to change?
Everyone is telling you that you have a drug problem and you are feeling misunderstood and not heard.
What is Summary?
Helper doesn't argue or threaten; helper stays focused and offers choices.
What is Rolling with Resistance?
"I signed up for a tutoring session next week - I think this will help me get on track."
What is Preparation?
Helper is not attached to the outcome, but rather in support of the person. Person has autotomy of choice!
What is Acceptance?
What strategies have you used in the past that helped you keep up with school work?
What is open ended question?
"I know my drinking is affecting my grades, but I'm not sure if I'm ready to cut back.
What is Contemplation?
Three reasons to take some time to build rapport are.
What are to:
Spend time building a working alliance.
Give student time to build some trust.
Give student some time to figure out if you are a safe enough person for them to begin to be vulnarable.
What is affirmation?