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Eight Stages in Learning Motivational Interviewing
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Miller, William R.; Moyers, Theresa B. – Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 2006
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a clinical method for helping people to resolve ambivalence about change by evoking intrinsic motivation and commitment. Based on our research and experience in providing training on MI, practitioners acquire expertise in this method through a sequence of eight stages: (1) openness to collaboration with clients'…
Descriptors: Prerequisites, Motivation, Empathy, Counseling Techniques
Evaluation of a Cross-Training Curriculum for Mental Health and Addiction Counselors
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Wendler, Alicia M.; Murdock, Tamera B. – Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 2005
Cross-training professionals from mental health and addiction treatment systems can help further the goal of comprehensive treatment for clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders (co-occurring disorders). Two such trainings brought together 122 professionals from mental health and addiction treatment fields. This…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Discipline, Mental Health, Etiology
Identifying the Roles and Responsibilities of Addiction Studies Interns in a Child Welfare Agency
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Hohman, Melinda; King, Wendy D. – Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 2004
Alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselors often must work collaboratively with other social service agencies, one of which is Child Protective Services (CPS). This study describes a pilot program developed to address AOD/CPS collaborative work, along with the challenges in providing collaborative work. Five AOD Studies interns were placed at a…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Pilot Projects, Focus Groups, Child Welfare