Many people seeking treatment for severe alcohol use disorder begin with a goal of alcohol abstinence. There are also, however, many less severe cases who hope to reduce their drinking rather than stopping altogether, and evidence suggests this is possible for some individuals, usually those with these less severe drinking problems.

This study examined whether one of these interventions is superior to the other in a head-to-head comparison. The researchers hypothesised that behavioural self-control training’s special focus on helping individuals moderate their drinking would produce superior...

This live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 9, 16, 23 & 30 March 2023.

Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful substance use and general motivation-related change, including that treatment non-adherence. It is an approach that does not seek to replace other therapeutic approaches, but that seeks instead to support and strengthen them.

We strongly recommend that you complete this Online Tour of Motivational Interviewing before attending this training: https:/...

ISSUP نایجریا خوشحال است که وبینار دو ماهه بعدی خود را در سری به روز رسانی دانش ارائه دهد. موضوع وبینار استفاده از مواد و رفتار جنسی مخاطره آمیز خواهد بود: هدف قرار دادن نوجوانان در نایجریا.

نتایج یادگیری:

• به دست آوردن درک درستی از مفهوم "مصرف مواد"، رفتار جنسی" و "نوجوانان"
• بحث در مورد ارتباط بین مصرف مواد و رفتار جنسی
• برجسته استراتژی های مناسب برای کاهش آسیب برای این گروه

مجری:
دکتر ندیدی مرسی اوتول

ندیدی مرسی اوفول دارای دکترا در روانشناسی مشاوره از گروه مطالعات مشاوره و توسعه انسانی، دانشکده آموزش و پرورش، دانشگاه ایبدان نایجریا است.  او در حال حاضر استاد ارشد در همان بخش است. او...

The South Sumatra province has been ranked as the second largest province with people who use drugs, with a prevalence of 5%  which approximately corresponds to 326,694 people, and methamphetamine is still the most popular drug of choice in this province (BNN, 2019). The Indonesian Association of Addiction Counsellors (IKAI) in South Sumatra sees an urgent need to strengthen the capacity of all practitioners working in this field, particularly in community-based setting. There has been an increasing demand from people with drugs use problems willing to attend available drug treatment...

William Miller and Stephen Rollnick, co-founders of Motivational Interviewing engage with clinicians and researchers from across Africa, drawing on lessons from existing research and dissemination activities, and exploring the broader potential of Motivational Interviewing on the African Continent.

This Webinar, held 25th February 2021, is the first of a series focussed on Motivational Interviewing in Africa. Hosted by the South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre in collaboration with MI & Beyond.
 

ASAM has gathered a selection of short videos and resources that examine aspects of motivational interviewing.

Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care (Video: 4 min, 23 sec)

Cleveland Clinic. An inspirational video about building a connection with patients that encompasses all aspects of healthcare- mind, body, and soul.

Motivational Interviewing: A Brief Introduction (Video: 17 min, 22 sec)

Presented by Bill Matulich, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. A presentation discussing the basics of Motivational Interviewing.

Motivation...

Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resources provides basic information about the principles on communicating using motivational interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, OARS
(Adapted from handouts by David Rosengren and from Miller & Rollnick, Motivational Interviewing, 2nd Edition, 2002)

Motivational Interviewing is an “empathic, person-centered counseling approach that prepares people for change by helping them resolve ambivalence, enhance intrinsic motivation, and...