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Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Treatment for Adolescent Cannabis Users
This is the manual for the MET/CBT intervention component of the Cannabis Youth Treatment Series, an evidence-based intervention for adolescents ...
Stages of Change for Addiction
See John C. Norcross utilize the Stages of Change model in an actual counseling session with a client struggling with addiction.View DvdSmall clip from 7 video DVD series ...
Stages of change: Pre-contemplation w/Tabacco Using Client
Definite detachment from outcome, though, doesn’t have to end like this with proficient MI in a meeting that may be a little longer ...
MI in Groups Video
Two Part Series of Marriage Counseling with wife & husband. Clinician using MI Part 1: See video above. Part 2: View Video Marriage Counceling w/Husband havingalcoholism and wife commiting domestic violence -View Video Anger/Discord/Resistance Expressed Domestic Violence brought up ...
Addiction counselor trainees’ receptivity to non-traditional information about alcoholism.
Sorensen, Karen Lorraine. Addiction counselor trainees' receptivity to non-traditional information about alcoholism. Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: the Sciences & Engineering. Vol 59(5-B), Nov 1998, 2437, US: Univ. Microfilms International. amazon Block Search for an Amazon product to display. Learn more View Book ...
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN MI?
“It’s going to take the organization to put forth the effort and the energy for all the other activities that really do help adults learn skills such as this” ...
A History of Empathy as reflecting feelings per Carl Rogers Lecture – Locate Power in the Person—NOT the therapist
Importance of listening to your work when being in the helping professionIT’s NOT just stating back what the person had saidCoverage of other therapies, w/science pointing to importance of collaboration rather than hierarchicalThe right word/label taps into the visceral and very real meaning to that person in front of youDefinition ...
Psychologists’ desk reference
Here is the revised and expanded edition of the indispensable companion for every mental health practitioner. Improved over the first edition by input and feedback from clinicians and program directors, the Psychologists' Desk Reference, Second Edition presents an even larger variety of information required in daily practice in one easy-to-use ...
Group therapy for substance use disorders: A cognitive behavioral approach
This authoritative book presents a groundbreaking evidence-based approach to conducting therapy groups for persons with substance use disorders. The approach integrates cognitive-behavioral, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention techniques, while capitalizing on the power of group processes. Clinicians are provided with a detailed intervention framework and clear-cut strategies for helping clients ...
Motivational Interviewing for Effective Classroom Management (The Classroom Check-Up)
It addresses motivational aspects of teacher consultation that are essential, yet often overlooked. The Classroom Check-Up is a step-by-step model for assessing teachers' organizational, instructional, and behavior management practices; helping them develop a menu of intervention options; and overcoming obstacles to change. Easy-to-learn motivational interviewing techniques are embedded throughout By ...
Perspective of Motivational Interviewing in Management (in Danish)
Presentation of new book on motivation in management: Aim for motivation - 'motivational interviewing' in Management by Pernille ErchsenView Power PointHear authors Pernille Erichsen and Michael Tolstrup talk about how you as a leader can promote motivation in your workplace.The book 'Aim for motivation' provides an educated guess as to ...
Improving Treatment Compliance: Counseling & Systems Strategies for Substance Abuse.
Daley, D. & Zuckoff, A. (1999) ...