MI Reflection Paper

MI Reflection Paper: Use of Motivational Interviewing Processes

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate use of at least one (1) of the four (4) Motivational Interviewing processes during a client interview or interaction and to provide reflection upon the experience.

You will select a client interview or interaction from your field placement or place of employment.   During the interview/interaction, you will practice use of at least one MI process.  After the interview/interaction you will record the client conversation on the process recording sheet.  You will then examine the conversation, reflect upon your interaction, technique and skill ability.

Your paper should include the following:  A brief description of the placement/employment setting and types of clients served by the agency  A brief description of the client selected for this paper (age, gender, services received, purpose of interaction, etc.) and of the interview/interaction • A general description of the 4 MI processes, as well as a detailed description (the purpose, when and how) of at least one (1) specific process you utilized during the interview
 A summary of your reaction/reflection upon utilizing the technique and your skill ability  Benefits/challenges to utilizing the technique  A sample of the process recording demonstrating use of at least one (1) of the four (4) MI processes (addendum)

A rubric for the assignment will be provided, and the criteria for grading include:
Degree of application of MI interviewing principles

1. Degree of sophistication of insight and reflection upon the experience 2. Degree of analytic complexity and sophistication 3. Quality of composition

The paper should be 6-8 pages, not including the addendum and reference page. The paper should be written in APA format, and constitutes 30% of the final grade

MI Reflection Paper: Use of MI Core Principles

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate use of at least one (1) of the four (4) Motivational Interviewing processes (engaging, focusing, evoking, or planning) during a client interview or interaction and to provide reflection upon the experience.  You will select a client interview or interaction from your field placement, place of employment, or family member.   During the interview/interaction, you will practice use of at least one MI process.  After the interview/interaction you will record the client conversation on the process recording sheet.  You will then examine the conversation, reflect upon your interaction, technique and skill ability.  This assignment is worth 30% of your grade, and should include the following:

 

A brief description of the setting, types of clients served by the agency, and of the client selected for this paper (age, gender, services received, problem, purpose of the interaction)

A detailed description of the four MI processes (engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning): (what are they, what is the purpose of their use, when and how are they used, etc.)

A brief description of the interview and interaction, to include a sample of the process recording demonstrating use of at least one MI process and technique

A summary of your reaction/reflection upon utilizing the process technique(s), to include the benefits and challenges to utilizing the technique(s)

Style of writing is clear, concise, and demonstrates critical thinking and analysis

Paper is double spaced, grammatically correct, and is approximately 6-8 pages

Paper was received before or on the due date

Process recording is a system used for teaching social work students to understand and analyze verbal and nonverbal interaction with clients. The conversation between the social worker and the client is written on the process recording sheet. The social worker records observations, perceptions, thoughts, and feelings, as well as conversations. The social worker also analyzes communication, determining and naming both therapeutic and nontherapeutic techniques used within an interaction. The process recording can then be reviewed by the supervisor/field instructor to discover patterns for supervisory discussion.