COMMUNITY-HEALTH-WORK5 MIN READ
OARS Pocket Deck
Recall and apply OARS during brief client coaching moments.
OARS MI core moves What does OARS stand for in motivational interviewing? Flip to expand each letter Reflex vs move Client says: "I know I should walk, but my knees hurt." What is the OARS move? Reflect first, then ask permission to explore options. Common objection I do not need counseling. I am not crazy. A client resists a behavioral-health referral after an eviction scare. Your line "You want support without being labeled. Some people use counseling as a place to plan through stress, not as a judgment. Would you like to hear what the first visit is like?" Arguing…
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