Motivational interviewing

One of the main factor which drives an individual move towards their personal or organization goal is motivation. Motivation comes in many different forms depending on different people and as such, different people’s method of motivation or their motivational ideas may differ from another. The society feels that remuneration is the only motivator to keep employees and workers motivated. Indeed in modern days, workers and staff often dread going to work due to the same routine that they will face…

Motivational interviewing has been successfully applied by therapists and social workers without a background in addictions treatment to aid in the recovery of substance abusing parents (Hohman, 1998). Short term motivational therapy types have resulted in successful treatment outcomes of substance abuse through incorporating the elements of feedback, responsibility, advice, menu, empathy and self efficacy (Hohman, 1998). Similarly, the relational elements governing motivational interviewing…

randomized controlled trial to evaluate effect of motivational interviewing on hearing-aid use. The pilot study consisted of two groups: standard care plus motivational interviewing and a control group who received standard care only. Individuals who received motivational interviewing saw an increase in hearing instrument use, based on data logging one month post-intervention. Aazh concluded it is possible to incorporate motivational interviewing into standard care and that it’s use facilitates…

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obesity in children. The objective of this study is to determine if school nurses can successfully use motivational interviewing in counseling sessions with overweight students to decrease childhood obesity. For the purpose of the qualitative study, nurses were trained in motivational interviewing and children were selected based on age and their body mass index (BMI). By using the motivational interview, school nurses were able to overcome barriers in communication and confidence, and allow…

The Power of Communication Communication is key to the success of any organization. Communication needs to be clear and concise so that others can understand the intended message with minimal confusion (Marquis & Huston, 2015). Nurse leaders are responsible for using effective communication skills with clients, colleagues, superiors, and staff members (Marquis & Huston, 2015). I currently work as a triage nurse manager for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. My position is strictly telephonic,…

(2011) describes this thought process as the “cognitive triad”, negative thoughts about one’s self, world and future. B. Clinical Approaches and Techniques The clinical approaches and techniques I implemented while working with Susan were: Motivational interviewing(MI), eco-system mapping and genogram, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy(CBT) modified with a focus on…

to ask. When looking at Persons Centered Therapy; Motivational Interviewing, I found that this approach is more directive in motivation for change. I knew that when working with adolescents it is…

Essay #2-Chasing Heroin was a documentary that highlighted many different programs to help with America’s increasing Heroin issues. There were two programs that were mentioned to help people with their heroin addiction. The first program is known as the Law Enforcement Addiction Diversion program, or LEAD program. This program has a goal to not punish people for their addiction but to improve their quality of life. This program essentially gives users a second chance by instead of taking…

individual. Affirmations is use in motivational interviewing to build a sense of confidence. Reflections According to Letourneau & Goodman (2014), “Reflective listening demonstrates the intent to truly understand what the individual is conveying, including attempting to guess the individuals meaning (p.30). Reflections comprehends what the individual is thinking and feeling then saying it back to the individual. Professionals use reflective listening in motivational interviewing to show…