Motivational Interviewing: O.A.R.S.

O.A.R.S.

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O.A.R.S.

The Basic Skills of Motivational Interviewing

The acronym O.A.R.S. reflects the following elements

* Open-ended Questions

* Affirmations

* Reflective listening

* Summaries

Miller & Rollnick, 1993

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Deborah Webb, whose name got shortened to Deb after she got married, is a resident of Bullhead City, AZ. I moved here in 1989 after my graduate studies at both The University of Texas at Arlington, TX and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX. I have two Masters an MA in Church Social Services and an MSSW. I worked in San Antonio TX for six months. I worked as a mental health therapist in the Northern Arizona Regional Behavioral Health Authority’s agency for over fifteen years. The day I resigned from the mental health clinic, the VR Counselor position came open. It took five months for the State of Arizona to complete the hiring process. I have been a VR Counselor for four years and three months. The more I learn on this side of the desk, the more interesting it becomes. I have been a client of VR due to having a visual disability from birth. I have low vision and really appreciate the sight I have. I am also grateful for the Assistive Technology which is available to those of us with this disability. Christopher Campbell is a resident of Hawaii, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. I moved to Hawaii in 1986, after living in Los Angeles for many years. My undergraduate degree is in fine arts and the majority of my work history is involved in the arts. I have been employed by the state of Hawaii as a VR counselor for one year and seven months. VR is an interesting and new field for me and I am learning as I go.

ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

Stephen S. Rollnick, Ph. D., & William R. Miller, Ph. D., (1995). “What is motivational interviewing?” Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 23, 325-334
http://www.motivationalinterview.org/

This website contained the reprint of the article cited. It provided a good overview of the definition and spirit of motivational interviewing as a theoretical concept.

The Philosophy behind Motivational Interviewing. http://www.motivationalinterview.org/

This abstract provides the general philosophy behind the use of Motivational Interviewing, the counselor’s role and how to view the whole therapeutic process.

Miller, W. R., Zweben, A., DiClemente, C. C., & Rychtarik, R. G. (1992). “Motivational Interviewing Principles”. Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual: http://www.motivationalinterview.org/

This particular web site contains the principles behind the use of Motivational Interviewing; behaviors the counselor demonstrates to make this theory progress. The counselor works with the client to get the client to believe he can make lasting changes in his life.

Ingersol, Wagner & Gharib, (2000), and Rosengren & Wagner, (2001). MI Counseling Strategies http://www.motivationalinterview.org/

This excerpt provides an overview of the strategies and uses of Motivational Interviewing in a therapeutic context. It outlines the use of MI in the session and ways the counselor can respond to the behaviors of the client.

William R. Miller, Ph. D., & Stephen S. Rollnich, Ph. D., Motivational Interviewing. Book, NIAAA’s Project MATCH, Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual, “Interaction Techniques” http://www.motivationalinterview.org/

This web site provides the overview of the interactions which the therapist uses; behavioral and therapeutic techniques to move the sessions along. They are caught in the acronym, O.A.R.S.

Stanger, Louise A. Ed. D., LCSW, MINT Trainer of Trainers. (Feb. 9, 2008). Motivational Interviewing for Rehabilitation Counselors Power Point Presentation

This presentation provides the outline for the whole concept of Motivational Interviewing and applies the theory to the field of Vocational Rehabilitation. The stages of change were first gleaned from this presentation.

Motivational Interviewing

O.A.R.S.

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