APC: Motivational Interviewing (MI): Brian Bosari, PhD-Motivational Interviewing .PPT

Motivational Interviewing .PPT

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The document contains information about the Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum for the AAAP (American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry) in 2022. It is focused on using Motivational Interviewing (MI) to discuss substance use. MI is defined as a collaborative and goal-oriented style of communication that aims to strengthen personal motivation for change by exploring the person's own reasons for change within an accepting and compassionate atmosphere. The document outlines the four processes of MI: engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning. It also discusses the foundational skills of MI, such as open-ended questions, affirmation, reflection, and summary.<br /><br />The document highlights the importance of recognizing and reinforcing change talk, which reflects a person's inclination towards change, as well as responding to sustain talk, which reflects a person's inclination away from change. It also emphasizes the significance of the timing of change talk, as language at the end of a session has been found to be predictive of subsequent change. The document shares key takeaways, including the importance of inquiring about substance use, staying focused on it, and not being afraid of sustain talk.<br /><br />The document provides additional resources for learning about MI, including books and websites. It also includes the contact information for Brian Borsari, the Health Behavior Coordinator and Clinical Research Psychologist involved in the curriculum.<br /><br />In summary, the document introduces the Addiction Psychiatry Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum for the AAAP in 2022, with a focus on using Motivational Interviewing to discuss substance use. It outlines the four processes of MI, the foundational skills, and discusses the importance of change talk and sustain talk in facilitating behavior change.

Keywords

Addiction Psychiatry

Advanced Psychotherapy Curriculum

Motivational Interviewing

substance use

change talk

sustain talk

open-ended questions

reflection

behavior change

resources