Frank Robert
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Thanks for the share. I am a retired addictions psychologist and I was impressed that the clinic uses
Motivational Interviewing
As the name implies, the Motivational Method encourages people to become motivated to change the behaviours that are causing them harm, in this case alcohol and drug abuse. It can also ease them into other forms of therapy once they have “bought into” the idea getting better. The Motivational Method is also helpful for people who are angry or hostile as they may not be ready to commit to big changes at once but it can help guide them through small steps and stages until they are emotionally ready to be motivated for great change.
It took years for MI to be accepted in the US and there is still push back.As the name implies, the Motivational Method encourages people to become motivated to change the behaviours that are causing them harm, in this case alcohol and drug abuse. It can also ease them into other forms of therapy once they have “bought into” the idea getting better. The Motivational Method is also helpful for people who are angry or hostile as they may not be ready to commit to big changes at once but it can help guide them through small steps and stages until they are emotionally ready to be motivated for great change.
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