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Person-Centered - ANSWER A person-centered approach is when the
individual is placed in the center of the service and treated as a


What are the OARS tools in Motivational Interviewing? - ANSWER O Open-
ended questions invite other individuals to "tell their story" in their own words
without directing them in one direction (opposed to questions that can be
answered yes
or none). Don't ask too many questions because it can kill the peer relationship.
A Affirmations are words and behaviors that recognize an individual's strengths
and
acknowledge behaviors that are moving in the direction of positive change, no
matter how small.
R Reflections/ Reflective listening makes sure the person's words are heard
correctly
and their inner wisdom is honored.
S Summaries are reflective listening that provides open communication between
the speaker and listener. Summaries can serve as a stepping stone to change.


Reflections/

, What is the tool "Elicit- Provide-Elicit" in Motivational Interviewing? -
ANSWER Elicit—Ask permission to provide information or ask what
information the individual is seeking.
● "Would it be alright if I tell you about some self-help support groups that
assisted other people?"
● "Would you like to know about.?"
● "What would you like to know about.?"


What are whole health goals? - ANSWER Whole person health is where you
think about the whole person instead of looking at health as pieces of
diseases, symptoms and problems. It is shifting from just concentrating on
'What is the matter with you?'
to concentrating on what matters to you.


What are the essential five stages in the recovery process? - ANSWER Pre-
Contemplation Not ready
Contemplation Getting ready
Preparation Ready
Action Making change
Maintenance Keeping up change


What is "recovery" according to the Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration
(SAMHSA)? - ANSWER SAMHSA definition: "A process of change through
which individuals enhance their health and wellness,
live a self-directed life, and work to recover from and stay free from Mental
illness and/ or Addiction problems." This one does not describe recovery as
being an end-point, but a process. Full remission of symptoms is neither a

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