7194-3 Motivational Interviewing: Helping People with IDD Change and Grow-Slides

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The document outlines a training program focused on Motivational Interviewing (MI), presented by Ken Kraybill, MSW. The training is supported by the SAMHSA-funded Opioid Response Network (ORN), which aims to provide communities with resources and assistance to address opioid and stimulant use disorders through local consultants and technical support in prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction.<br /><br />The main goal of Motivational Interviewing is to engage individuals in conversations that elicit their own motivations and commitments to change, rather than imposing change upon them. The training emphasizes the importance of partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment, often referred to as the "spirit" of MI. It focuses on engaging individuals, guiding them towards clear directions, evoking motivation, and collaboratively planning actionable steps.<br /><br />The document includes guidelines for facilitating conversations with individuals, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering adaptations for MI to ensure understanding and effectiveness. Key conversational skills emphasized in MI include using open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS) to deepen conversations and help clients articulate their thoughts and emotions.<br /><br />Various responses to successful MI, such as feelings of safety and empowerment, are discussed. The importance of affirmations, both simple and complex, is highlighted as a way to strengthen client confidence and reduce defensiveness. The program also addresses common challenges such as ambivalence and offers strategies for planning and executing change.<br /><br />Finally, the training program encourages continued learning and integration of MI into practice, suggesting methods like workshops and peer learning groups. An evaluation survey is provided for feedback on the training, aiming to improve the ORN's services.

Keywords

Motivational Interviewing

Ken Kraybill

Opioid Response Network

SAMHSA

opioid use disorder

stimulant use disorder

OARS

intellectual disabilities

developmental disabilities

harm reduction