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ADDICTION-COUNSELING5 MIN READ

Talk With the Client Who Says Court Made Me Come

Choose MI-consistent lines when a mandated client presents with resistance and ambivalence.

Devon D Court-referred client E Engage F Focus V Evoke The opening 20 sec Mandated pressure Devon says, Court made me come. I do not need another person telling me what to do. If you defend treatment, Devon may defend not changing. 1 wrong first line can close the room 3 minutes to earn working alliance

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