Reference no: EM132172701
Client Communication Case Study
Case Study 1
Norm is a 45 year old man who has had 2 appointments with you to date. In these sessions he has presented as a ‘happy go lucky’ man with seemingly not a care in the world. Today he presents very emotionally distressed but explains that he is unsure exactly what is upsetting him.
Outline how you could use motivational interviewing to support Norm to identify the cause of his distress and put in place strategies for change.
Client Background
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Communication Methods
Outline the types of communication methods used to address the client’s presenting behaviour
Motivational Interviewing
Outline what Motivational Interviewing techniques you used and how these supported the client
Barriers
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Difficult Situations
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Outcome
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List any information that you provided to the client (i.e. other services, strategies for change) and why you provided these to the client
Action
Outline what was agreed to by the client and any follow up required