Application of Motivational Interviewing in Working with Psychotic Disorders

Abstract

Motivational Interviewing is a treatment approach which is quite compatible with the treatment needs of individuals with psychotic disorders. Its emphasis on a patient's own intrinsic value, worth, and individual 'well' of resources, in and of itself, allows for growth and development in the patient. The processes of accurate empathy, acceptance, agenda mapping, assessing stage of change, eliciting motivation for change, and strategies for managing resistance and the strategies within can all be readily used by professionals across healthcare professions and well integrated into existing major mental health psychotherapies. For these reasons. Motivational Interviewing could be considered as an important modality of treatment in working with client/service user with psychotic disorders. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved)