A FIVE SESSION MOTIVATIONAL
INTERVIEWING GROUP INTERVENTION
This motivational group model
has broad application for all treatment providers, counselors, therapists,
educators and other human service practitioners.
It allows for the facilitation and implementation of motivational interviewing strategies within five group sessions.
This group process and approach elicits and effects positive change in the lives of people struggling with life choices and personal behavior affecting their overall health, well being and functioning.
Here are some comments FROM CLIENTS AFTER COMPLETING THE MOTIVATION GROUP:
Question #1 on Client Survey: Have you moved forward, backwards or stayed the same regarding your assessment of the need to change your behavior since starting this group?
"I have definitely moved forward. When I first came, I didn't think I even had a problem. I thought I had everything under control."
"I feel I have moved forward regarding my need to change. I feel I have a better understanding of why I need to change.
"I've moved forward regarding my need to change my behavior since starting this group. I have come to realize that I am the most important person."
Question #2 on Client Survey: How useful were the self-assessment tools?
"They helped me see a starting point and movement."
" They brought my ambivalent behavior to my attention."
"They allowed me to take a better look at myself and my past and identify where my behavior hit me the hardest."
"They were very enlightening, regarding my issues, and provoked thought and feelings."
"They were helpful. They made me take an honest and open look at me and who I am and what I want for myself."
THE FOLLOWING ARE COMMENTS FROM PROFESSIONALS WHO TOOK THE MOTIVATIONAL GROUP TRAINING:
“ We were inspired to see how elegantly Ann Fields incorporated MI techniques into this 5 session group curriculum. We are planning to implement this model in all four of our agencies next month.”
"A practical manual. Very rare."
"A very usable tool for group work."
"Great curriculum and program development."
"Very valuable and helpful."
"I am inspired to use the curriculum with co-workers; exceptional training."