27 Oct MI PRACTICE STATEMENTS

MI PRACTICE STATEMENTS Write down exactly what you would say using MI skills to respond to these client statements: Open ended questions: 1) Client: I am concerned about my high AlC levels (AlC levels are tested in blood for diabetes- normal value should be 7 or below). Practitioner: 2) Client: So, instead of spanking (slapping) my son when he throws tantrums, I went for walks twice this week and thought about what I wanted to do. Practitioner: Affirmations: 1) Client: I’ve learned more about how my brain works and does not work lately . I know that it takes me longer to understand things. I have to take them slower than other people. I need to ask people to explain things and to use things to help my memory. Practitioner: 2) Practitioner: I wonder if writing it down would help (to slow things down and not get ahead of yourselves in the meetings)… Client: I think it would. I’ll do that on the bus on the way to my meeting, because that will help me stick with it. Practitioner