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Which of the following is a barrier for a client to move from building motivation to
change to strengthening commitment?
Discord
Which of the following is the most MI-consistent way to address a client that
repeatedly comes to counseling sessions 15 minutes late?
"I've noticed you've been arriving late to our sessions, I'm curious, what do you want to
get out of treatment?"
After the counselor paraphrased what the client said, the client responded, "It's clear
you are not understanding what I am saying." Which of the following is the MOST MI-
consistent response to avoid discord?
"I'm sorry, it seems that I got it wrong."
Which of the following is the MOST COMMON Motivational Interviewing trap that a
counselor can fall into during the assessment phase?
Question-answer trap
True or False: The MI spirit is something that comes naturally to providers; there is no
need to practice it.
False
According to Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), what should a provider do if
a client misses a scheduled appointment?
Call the client immediately and reinforce the need to attend scheduled appointments.
Solutions
Which of the following is a barrier for a client to move from building motivation to
change to strengthening commitment?
Discord
Which of the following is the most MI-consistent way to address a client that
repeatedly comes to counseling sessions 15 minutes late?
"I've noticed you've been arriving late to our sessions, I'm curious, what do you want to
get out of treatment?"
After the counselor paraphrased what the client said, the client responded, "It's clear
you are not understanding what I am saying." Which of the following is the MOST MI-
consistent response to avoid discord?
"I'm sorry, it seems that I got it wrong."
Which of the following is the MOST COMMON Motivational Interviewing trap that a
counselor can fall into during the assessment phase?
Question-answer trap
True or False: The MI spirit is something that comes naturally to providers; there is no
need to practice it.
False
According to Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), what should a provider do if
a client misses a scheduled appointment?
Call the client immediately and reinforce the need to attend scheduled appointments.
