There were several interventions used on Mario such as Motivational Interviewing, Problem Solving Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These interventions were chosen because Mario was ambivalent about some areas he wanted to improve in his life. He was also having a hard time coping with current and past issues and struggling with his way of thinking or his views on society. Motivational Interviewing is a technique that was developed to help individuals work through their ambivalence and commit to change (Hettema, Steele, & Miller, 2005). This technique explores the client’s own arguments for change. Research suggest that MI is useful with clients who are less likely motivated or ready for change, and oppositional and angry (Hettema,
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2005., para.2). Before using this technique, clients have to be motivated to change and ready to resolve their issues. MI is divided into a set of skills and principles such as; DEARS and AROSE. The five basic principles of Motivational Interviewing are; Develop Discrepancy, Express Empathy, Roll with Resistance, and Support Self-efficacy (Miller & Rollnick, 2007). The goal of developing discrepancy is for clients such as Mario to recognize and elevate the importance of change for his life. The role of the clinician is to express empathy by employing reflective listening skills for the entire process of motivational interviewing which is done by not blaming, criticizing, or judging the client (Miller & Rollnick, 2007). Arguments are counterproductive therefore it is imperative to avoid arguments …show more content…
Art therapy is a popular treatment for veterans suffering with PTSD. Identification of distorted cognitions, reframing, and cognitive reprocessing are implemented through the use of writing, drawing, and journaling (Foa, Keane, Friedman, & Cohen, 2011). Mario stated in a few of his sessions that he loves drawing and painting. I think expressing himself through art, is a good way for him to manage his stress, anxiety, and anger. Although specific creative art therapy treatments have not been empirically tested for trauma, it has been cited as being useful in the reduction of increase in emotional control, improvement in relationships, decrease dissociation, sleep problems, and reduction of depression (Foa, Keane, Friedman, & Cohen, 2011., p.
2005., para.2). Before using this technique, clients have to be motivated to change and ready to resolve their issues. MI is divided into a set of skills and principles such as; DEARS and AROSE. The five basic principles of Motivational Interviewing are; Develop Discrepancy, Express Empathy, Roll with Resistance, and Support Self-efficacy (Miller & Rollnick, 2007). The goal of developing discrepancy is for clients such as Mario to recognize and elevate the importance of change for his life. The role of the clinician is to express empathy by employing reflective listening skills for the entire process of motivational interviewing which is done by not blaming, criticizing, or judging the client (Miller & Rollnick, 2007). Arguments are counterproductive therefore it is imperative to avoid arguments …show more content…
Art therapy is a popular treatment for veterans suffering with PTSD. Identification of distorted cognitions, reframing, and cognitive reprocessing are implemented through the use of writing, drawing, and journaling (Foa, Keane, Friedman, & Cohen, 2011). Mario stated in a few of his sessions that he loves drawing and painting. I think expressing himself through art, is a good way for him to manage his stress, anxiety, and anger. Although specific creative art therapy treatments have not been empirically tested for trauma, it has been cited as being useful in the reduction of increase in emotional control, improvement in relationships, decrease dissociation, sleep problems, and reduction of depression (Foa, Keane, Friedman, & Cohen, 2011., p.