Health Sciences 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Ambivalence, Nonverbal Communication, Mnemonic

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2250A/B
• Professor: Jennifer Irwin

Document Summary

This definition has continued to evolve and was initially developed from r. miller"s treatment of people who had drinking problems in 1983. The principles and methodologies of mi have been applied to various research findings and settings that have shown efficacy. It is now established regarding the treatment of individuals who have substance use disorders. It focuses on resolving and exploring the feeling of having mixed feelings, through the motivational processes within the individual that facilitates change. It strays away from a coercive approach and does not impose change on the individual, but supports change in the individual"s values and concerns. The most recent definition is a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. Heavily focuses on building report in the beginning stages of the counselling relationship. A core concept is the examination, identification, and resolution of ambivalence regarding changing behaviour.