Not only did the interviewer do a fantastic job with questions and responding, but his demeanor and vocal level are also very calming and relaxing. He needs to create more videos just like this.
What a skilled therapist. I loved how smoothly he switched from pure PC to sharing info and questioning and back to PC again, not losing that core relational technique throughout. I felt no judgement on his part and felt the vulnerable, nervous client was in really solid hands. Thank you so much to both for sharing that interview, it was very helpful.
Nathan is a legend for sharing about his substance use. He was clearly nervous and ashamed of it, I'm glad he shared with the RN and I hope he is doing better now!
I have been using this clip in my advanced clinical practice courses for years now. Its easy to follow and is well labeled throughout the demonstration. Thanks!
I am currently studying counselling as an ex user of substances and alcohol and this hit me like a truck. You guys did so amazingly well in this and it really helped me decide what I was deciding as an essay topic and further wanting to learn within the course. Outstanding interview.
My students found this demonstration of MI micro skills, Person-centered style, and skillful movement between the MI processes extremely helpful! Thank you for sharing!
What a fantastic video, this has helped me greatly. I'm starting my intermediate course in a couple of days and this will go a long way in getting me a jump start. Thank you!
nicely done. it leads you delicately through the stages of motivational interviewing using all the four techinques . it is an educational video indeed.
He was so brave for just coming right out with this, you can tell some more initial affirmation and empathising would have allowed him to feel very comfortable. Make sure to allow them to feel important and confident before the open ended questions commence. I think this could lead to more consistency in success.
Hi Dylan, I absolutely agree about the use of more affirmations at the point where the client expressed being nervous….its a little bit of a stumble. I disagree with hold “open ended” questions after all “how are you?” Is a pretty popular open question, often used when people meet. In principals I like your observations.
This is a great example and a great video to assess as a counselling student! Off-topic but did it seem to anyone else that the two guys were going to burst out laughing right at the end haha
Thank you for that. I enjoyed it. I am using motivational interviewing in my alcohol and other drugs diploma. I thought you guys did a very nice job. I'm going to use your techniques
I cannot help but feel that this is a bit manipulative. The scaling questions were all in one direction. No mention of the reasons behind the cocaine use or what it is doing for him. I think that the therapist should speak to all parts of the client. The part that wants to quit but also the part that wants to use cocaine. Get the full picture and let the client decide. My opinion.
