Motivational interviewing

Hello everyone, I am Diane Porché; in the Clinical Mental Health course, been in Denver for 45 years; have a daughter who is 35, and a grandson who is nine that keeps my spirit alive. As far my clinical site, Salvation Army is a six month (compulsory live-in) alcohol and drug treatment facility, providing for men and women age 21 to 60. As far as fears, being in a room with a client alone, and assessing the client using the ASI, it's a little overwhelming. Furthermore, how to motivate the…

If you have a friend or family member who is addicted to drugs, your first instinct is to help the person, but you must handle the situation carefully. As you 've probably noticed, the person you once knew has been drastically affected by their drug use. Drug addicts can be isolative or confrontational, and they typically become extremely defensive when they 're told that their drug use needs to stop. Although this may seem like it 's a hopeless situation, there are ways that you can help the…

Autobiography Reflection: The Center Cannot Hold “The schizophrenic mind is not so much split as shattered. I like to say schizophrenia is like a waking nightmare.” – Elyn Saks The Center Cannot Hold, written by Elyn Saks, presents to readers the many challenges that come with schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a potentially severe mental disorder that is frequently associated with hallucinations/delusions, social isolation, difficulties with hygiene, depression, and problems with concentration.…

The most challenging issues faced in the probation industry are dealing with the parolees not willing to help themselves into a better rehabilitative state. Probation officers can help probationers better their lives by following mandatory protocols depending on their charges such as goals of probation, risk and needs assessments, programs and approaches and cognitive-behavioral therapies. Probation officers goal is to determine what they are attempting to achieve through supervision. Because…

According to “The self-determination theory” (Ryan and Deci, 2000), “the same behavioral goal (e.g., self-monitoring one 's diet or exercise routine) can be enacted according to various regulatory/motivational features, from externally driven (e.g., to avoid criticism from a health professional), to partially internalized (introjected) regulation (e.g., "the people in my weight loss group all keep exercise diaries; I really feel like I should do it too")…

Introduction The recorded interview was a tough assignment in my opinion, harder than what I thought it would have been. Being as to how I work in a clinical setting, interviewing patients I thought would have come naturally, however that was not the case. Although patients and peers have complimented me on my assessment skills, in this recorded interview I do not feel as though any of the skills I used came naturally. This could be due to the fact that I knew I was being recorded, or the mere…

L., Elliott, J. E., Rao, S. M., Fahey, K. F., Paul, S. M., & Miaskowski, C. (2012). A randomized, clinical trial of education or motivational-interviewing-based coaching compared to usual care to improve cancer pain management. In Oncology Nursing Forum 39(1), 39-49. doi:…

Before we jump into the theories or explore strategies to optimize behavior change, we must first address the bigger question of why these these theories exist and how they may potentially pertain to diabetes. With regard to diabetes self-management, we know that the risk for developing complications, both acute and chronic, is reduced when optimal glycemia, blood pressure, and lipid management is achieved. As healthcare professionals (HCPs) we understand the value in helping patients to lower…

Person Centered Therapy There is a certain level of simplicity that makes Person Centered Therapy (PCT) appealing. Rogerian, non-directive or person-centered, the simplicity of this form of therapy is about the therapist being supportive and the client leading the direction of the session(s). Each person is wants to change, to have personal growth in some form. There is a balance in person-centered therapy that is not always found in other theories. Founding Theorist(s) Carl Rogers…

consumption which can lead to poor maternal health and adverse neonatal outcomes. As a PHC nurse, collaborating with services can promote health and wellbeing in families and whanau. Reducing Wikitoria participation in risky behavior requires motivational interviewing and partnership with Plunket and Healthline. This can resolve Wikitoria potential health consequences to ensure health of Wikitoria, Ihaia and her unborn baby is…