Put some audio online today for a delegate from last week's motivational interviewing course. We role played working with a number of different clients and recorded them to reflect on our practice.
Clients included:
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Douglas’ - a man aged 25 years, who lives in a homeless persons shelter and is considering moving out. You meet Douglas while working as an occupational therapist in outreach. He really hates some aspects of living in the shelter, but is unsure if he’d be better off there or trying to find his own accommodation.
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George’ - a man aged 65, who has had a lower limb amputation following complications of type 2 diabetes. George has been referred by domiciliary care as he has so far declined all offers of physical adaptations to his home.
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Jane’ - a woman aged 45, who has been in the same job for 20 years and finds it unfulfilling. Jane heard about life coaching from a friend who found it useful and thought that you might help her decide whether she wants a change of career.
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Mary’ - a woman aged 50 years, with a body mass index of 40. Mary has been referred by her GP, as lifestyle advice has not resulted in the weight loss he has advised.
We focused on the four key areas of motivational interviewing:
- Expressing empathy
- Rolling with resistance
- Developing discrepancy
- Supporting self-efficacy
Our next course is on Wednesday 24
th November 2010. For further details and to book your place online see the
online store.
