Motivational interviewing

Background Information: Client is a 49 year old, Caucasian female who has agreed to individual counseling after a referral from her case manager at Twin Oaks Homeless Shelter. Client was born and raised in Delevan, WI. Client reported she has a relationship with her parents, two brothers, and sister who all live in Delevan. Client is struggling to maintain her sobriety which she has been sober for about month since she moved into the shelter in the middle of March. Client reported she lost…

Front of the Class is a true story of a young man, Brad Cohen, with Tourette syndrome, whose dream is to become a school teacher and get his master's degree. The movie is about how he overcomes the obstacles on his way to become the teacher he never had. The main characters of this movie are Brad Cohen, his mom, Ellen, and his dad, Norman. The secondary characters include, his brother, Jeff, his girlfriend, Nancy, his house mate, Ron and the student he taught specifically Thomas and Heather.…

Cognitive and behavioral intervention strategies are used collectively by cognitive behavior therapist to address clients’ presenting needs. Collaborating, formulation, Socratic dialogue and homework are key factors that effectively influence the delivery of cognitive behavior therapy model. After the initial assessment is completed, clinicians select appropriate intervention strategies to identify how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of the client are consistent. These intervention…

Treatment for Love Addiction and Child Welfare Empirical evidence and research findings are minimal in regards to love addiction. Most recent research, articles, and suggestions regarding treatment have been only recognizing sex addiction as a form of addiction closely linked to substance addiction. In researching an outlined treatment for love addiction, not a single resource was found. No medication is approved for such treatment to aid in recovering from love addiction. “However, the…

Motivational interviewing (MI) combined with the awareness of the stages of change model is appealing because it offers an opportunity to employ understanding and compassion, which can be more helpful than confrontation and blame. Accepting a client where they are…

Classified as a complex brain disease, SUD is treatable, according to the USA National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of treatment [NIDA, 2008]. Given the aforementioned multiple factors, contributing to the development of SUD, its complex presentation, and associated disease burden; treatment of SUD is rated as significantly challenging. Delivering effective SUD treatment and care requires a comprehensive response, illustrated as core services and interventions delivered, within a…

Nationally, there has been a great deal of media attention given to fast foods, exercise, and associated risks in regard to the high rates of obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that a healthy body mass index (BMI) rests within the normal parameter of 18.5 to 24.9. When a person’s BMI increases to 25 they are then considered overweight, and when the BMI exceeds 30, they are considered obese. The World Health Organization has labeled obesity a global epidemic,…

Throughout the human development program at Warner Pacific College I have learned an abundance of skills and knowledge educationally and about myself as well. All of the classes I’ve taken has been a foundation to help me advance in my career and views of the helping field. In the following paper is the questions in which most resonate with my views on human development and theories. Lastly, I have not firmly sided with only one theory and believe most theorist have useful theories that can…

services aimed to empower children to have healthy dietary habits at early age through school health education (Kwan et al 2005). Parent consultation by dietary intervention that consults regarding, nutrition, tap water and sugar, using motivational interviewing techniques and refer them for more comprehensive dietary advice (SA Dental Service 2012). Physical exercise and leisure activities is useful for mental and physical health, however there are risks for oral trauma. Hence, the use of…

intervention, complicated grief treatment (CGT), has demonstrated significantly better outcomes than standard psychotherapy in treating this syndrome. CGT combines cognitive behavioral techniques with aspects of interpersonal psychotherapy and motivational…