1. Motivational Interviewing and Processes of Change in Wellness Counseling Keyla Stephens CNS 762 Spring 2015

2. Introduction Why motivational interviewing? client-centered directive enhances intrinsic motivation for change Why wellness counseling? underlying goal for counseling shifts from repair to prevention contribute to overall well-being

3.  Person-centered  Partnership  Acceptance  Compassion  Evocation  Support self-efficacy Motivational Interviewing

4. Wellness

5. Stages & Processes of Change  Precontemplation  Contemplation  Preparation  Action  Maintenance  Termination

6. Experiential Processes of Change  Consciousness Raising  Dramatic Relief  Environmental Evaluation  Social Liberation  Self-reevaluation

7. Behavioral Processes of Change  Stimulus Control  Helping Relationships  Counter-Conditioning  Reinforcement Management

8. Integrating into Counseling  Utilize Wellness Model (wellness worksheet; formal/informal assessments)  Assess Stage of Change (questions or formal assessment)  Use Motivational Interviewing  Wellness Plan

9. Advocating for Clients & Mental Health Counseling

10. References Miller, W., & Rollnick, S. (2013). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change (3rd ed., pp. 14-36). New York, NY: Guilford Press Myers, J. E., & Sweeney, T. J. (2005). Stages of change and wellness. In J. E Myers, & T. J. Sweeney (Eds.), Counseling for wellness: Theory, research, and practice (pp. 169-175). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association Myers, J. E., & Sweeney, T. J. (2004). The indivisible self: An evidence- based model of wellness. Journal of Individual Psychology, 60, 234-244 O'Hanlon, B., & Davis, M. (1989). In search of solutions : A new direction in psychotherapy (Rev. ed., pp. 35-43 and 82-92). New York: W.W. Norton Sweeney, T. J., & Myers:, J. E. (2005). Counseling for wellness. In J. E Myers, & T. J. Sweeney (Eds.), Counseling for wellness: Theory, research, and practice (pp. 185-195). Alexandria, VA: American Counseling Association