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now experiencing. After this I make a weekend plan with the client and ask the client to assess the
therapy.
It is also important to inform the team of the method being used. In this way the basic attitude can
be adopted and the client will understand and accept the intervention.
The execution of the practical was not simple. I had only one client that could complete the
sessions because of prematurely resign.
A client told me that she would change if she was younger. These people had already
experienced so much change, that they were not willing to experience even more
disruption. They attached much importance to the adaptation of the environment.
Only in the correct environment could they fully develop and feel better about them self. I also
noted that there were secondary pathologies, these made the intervention no easier. The continuity
of motivating interviewing is still useful with these target group.
It is also handy to make adaptations during the sessions and to give extra confirmation at the client.
The willingness for participation at the therapy is remarkable different for each one.
They have different reasons.
Clients in the action phase can be motivated easier by concrete tasks and are capable to formulate
their own wishes.
Conclusion
To go back to my research question I can conclude that motivating interviewing gives the client
more insight into them self and their ideas. The client knows what he wants, but this is not always
easy to achieve. The older clients will only change if their environment changes. Then and only
then can they fully develop and participate with full enthusiasm.
The goal of the therapies must be clear to motivate people.
There are therefore an accumulation of factors, that insure that the client is intrinsically motivated
to participate.
I have experienced that motivating interviewing is an uplifting interview style. Though it must be
said it is not self–evident because you must be aware of the different signals and your own reaction
to the signals.

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