A client-centered, directive method designed to enhance client (adults and adolescents) motivation for behavior change. It focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence by increasing intrinsic motivation to change. It can be used by itself, as well as in combination with other treatments. It has been utilized in pretreatment work to engage and motivate clients for other treatment modalities and to enhance motivation for behavior change for adolescents and adults with substance use problems and for caregivers of children and adolescents referred to the child welfare system.
Focus Population
Caregivers, Adolescents, Adults
Target Problems or Risk Factors
Alcohol, Conduct/Behavior, Drug Problems
Level of Intervention
Indicated
Settings in Which Program Can Be Delivered
Alcohol/drug treatment center, Behavioral Health Organization or Agency, Community, Medical or Health Setting, including residential treatment centers, Social Service Agency, including public and private agencies, group homes, and shelters
Latinos in Participant Samples
Yes - Minimal (≤15%)
Type of Program
Generic
Registry
CEBC
Strength of Evidentiary Support
2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Motivation and Engagement Programs, 2-Star (⭐⭐) CEBC - Substance Abuse Prevention (Adult)
Cost of the Program
No
Availability of the program in Spanish and/or Portuguese
Spanish, Portuguese
Contact Information
Melinda Hohman, PhD
San Diego State University
School of Social Work
E-mail: mhohman@mail.sdsu.edu
Phone: (619) 594-6247
Fax: (619) 594-5991
