PSYC 3403 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Transtheoretical Model, State Variable, Alcoholism

• School: Carleton University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 3403
• Professor: Tarry Ahuja

Document Summary

Motivation trait or state : trait a stable, relatively enduring personality characteristic, state variable and context depend. Prochaska and diclemente"s transtheoretical model of change. Clinical application: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance. Frames feedback, responsibility, advice, menu, empathy, self-efficacy. Key mi techniques: expressing empathy, developing discrepancy, avoiding argument, rolling with resistance, supporting self-efficacy, communicates respect for and acceptance of clients and their feelings, encourages a nonjudgmental, collaborative relationship, allows you to be a supportive and. Expressing empathy knowledgeable consultant: sincerely compliments rather than denigrates, listens rather than tells, gently persuades, with the understanding that the decision to change is the client"s, provides support throughout the recovery process. Developing discrepancy: develop discrepancy between clients" goals or values and their current behaviour, therapist: hmm. You"ve told me that keeping custody of your daughter and being a good parent are the most important things to you now.