Download COUN-5108Evidence-Based Individual InterventionsReview the v and more Lecture notes Accounting in PDF only on Docsity! COUN-5108 Evidence-Based Individual Interventions Review the video, Introduction to Motivational Interviewing, linked in Resources. Each scenario provides examples of how a motivational interviewing approach opens the dialogue for change. Create a scenario for short dialog that might happen between a counselor and client with at least a moderate substance use disorder. Begin by presenting an event has precipitated them to present for treatment. Script how clients describe their ambivalence toward change and how the counselor might respond. Be certain to include a two-sided reflection. Client’s name is Sara, she is an 18 year old college freshman living in a new state at NIC Community College. She was referred to the counseling center after several incidents occurred on campus with her passed out in the hallway of her dorm. The college's counselors recommended she seeks mental health services off campus due to her status as a student being evaluated. Counselor: Hi Sara, my name is Haley. I wanted to thank you for coming in today. Why don’t you tell me a little more about what brings you in. Client: Hi, I don’t really see the big deal of why the school has asked me to come. I was found by my RA a few times passed out at my door after celebrating some wins with the basketball girls. Now they’re looking at my status as a student and an athlete at the school. Everyone is drinking, I don’t get why I’m the one that’s getting into trouble. Counselor: Thank you for being honest with me Sara. That sounds like a lot going on. On one hand you are out with the team celebrating wins and then on the other hand you are getting into trouble with the school. That can be extremely frustrating. Client: It is, I mean the whole team is getting wasted. I think it’s ridiculous I’m getting into trouble now. It’s normal to party after we win a weekend of games. Counselor: It sounds like you’re fairly comfortable with drinking every weekend. What happens on the weekends when you don’t win games? Client: The team still has a party, it’s just not as amped up I guess. Those are the nights I get really down on myself for the way I played. Counselor: Do you find yourself drinking more on the nights you lost games? Client: I’m not an alcoholic or anything but ya I tend to drink heavier on the nights we lost games. I mean it’s my fault if I didn’t get the point or guard my girl and they got the point. I’m not doing my job. Counselor: That sounds like a lot of pressure you put on yourself. Client: It’s why I’m here isn’t it? I get a scholarship to play basketball and go to school. That’s my job on top of my part-time job. Counselor: That sounds like a lot on your plate. How else do you deal with all that stress? Client: I workout with the team and that always makes me feel good but other than that I don’t have time for much else. Counselor: You don’t have time for a lot. I understand that, you're a full- time student, a serious athlete and you’re working part-time. How has school been going for you? Client: We have study sessions every couple days with the team because we travel so much so the older girls are always helping me out. I tend to fall asleep a lot in class since I’m working so late most nights. Counselor: That’s great to hear that they help you study. Having an off campus job must be difficult. Client: They’re pretty flexible but I have to pay for groceries and other things so I need this job. The weekends are my only time to get away. Counselor: I’m glad they are flexible with your schedule and can accommodate your needs. Those weekends seem pretty filled with games and time with your team, do you consider that getting away? Client: I get to relax and just kick back and forget about the week. So ya that’s my get away time.
