Motivational Interviewing

Write a 1,050- to 1,225-word paper that includes the following:

• Describe why you would use motivational interviewing in the correctional setting.
• Describe the components of motivational interviewing.
• How would you use this technique when working with difficult inmates and offenders?
• What other techniques could you use when working with difficult inmates and offenders?

Include a minimum of two peer-reviewed sources.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Requirements: Exact amount

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Using Motivational Interviewing to Difficult Inmates and Offenders

Sometimes it is a daunting task for a therapist to offer intervention to difficult inmates and offenders.   One thing that therapists need to understand is that difficult inmates and offenders need to be listened to.   Motivational interviewing can be very effective in helping difficult inmates and offenders to change their undesirable behaviors and adopt civil behaviors.   MI can be applied to express empathy to the difficult inmates and offenders. By utilizing this strategy, a therapist needs to show an understanding of the client’s struggles, issues, and barriers to improvement.    By doing this, a difficult inmate becomes more free and open with accurate disclosure since a therapist maintains a conversation without criticism and judgment.   It eventually offers an environment for the difficult inmate or offender to consider changing his or her behaviors.

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Motivational Interviewing