Essentials - Motivational Interviewing-Event Recording

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Video Summary

The video is an introduction to motivational interviewing in the context of addiction medicine. Motivational interviewing is defined as a patient-focused psychotherapy that resolves ambivalence about changing behavior. It is a specialized type of psychotherapy that seeks to help individuals with substance use disorders overcome their resistance to change. The video discusses the stages of behavioral change, including pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and relapse. It emphasizes the importance of understanding where patients are in terms of change and how to help them adopt new behaviors. The video also highlights the evidence for motivational interviewing and its effectiveness in reducing substance use. The principles and practices of motivational interviewing are explained, including the use of feedback, responsibility, advice, menus of options, empathic counseling, and self-efficacy. The video provides strategies for addressing patients in different stages of change and offers examples of effective and ineffective communication in motivational interviewing. It concludes by discussing the importance of establishing a trusting relationship with patients and leaving the door open for further discussion and support. The video is part of the American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine's Essentials of Addiction Medicine course and features Dr. Gregory Landy as the presenter.

Keywords

motivational interviewing

addiction medicine

patient-focused psychotherapy

substance use disorders

behavioral change

stages of change

evidence-based approach

communication strategies

trusting relationship