{"id":33897,"date":"2023-09-17T06:56:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T06:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/module-4-discussion-thread-replies-motivational-interviewings-concept-of-oars\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T06:56:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T06:56:11","slug":"module-4-discussion-thread-replies-motivational-interviewings-concept-of-oars","status":"publish","type":"questions","link":"https:\/\/www.goodacademic.com\/blog\/questions\/module-4-discussion-thread-replies-motivational-interviewings-concept-of-oars\/","title":{"rendered":"Module 4 Discussion Thread Replies: Motivational Interviewing\u2019s Concept of \u201cOARS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-size: medium; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The student must then post three (3) replies of at least 200 words<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">of the assigned following module. Each reply must incorporate at least 1 scholarly citation(s) in<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">APA format. Any sources cited must have been published within the last five years. Acceptable<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">sources include the course textbooks, journal articles, books, the Bible, etc. Websites are NOT<\/span><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">preferred sources!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Please reply to the following discussion posts:&nbsp;<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">(P.S Please separate each response)<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">1. Lu. V Posted<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height: 1; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin-right: -918px; margin-bottom: -918px; font-size: 18px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">MI\u2019s Concept of \u201cOARS\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the video MI: Core Clinician Skills &#8211; Introducing OARS, the narrator shows open-ended questions to the client, asking questions such as &#8220;On a scale of 1-100, how essential is it to implement these changes?\u201d How would you practice these changes if you want to? (Heart Foundation, 2012)&#8221;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The video also presents ideas on affirming, first, &#8220;It seems you already have the necessary information to make decisions about your diet.&#8221; Secondly, &#8220;It&#8217;s great you have reached this age, and there is a lot to feel good about in your life as well&#8221; (Heart Foundation, 2012).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In reflection, the narrator engages the change talk by saying, &#8220;It seems like exercise fits to who you truly are, and what has allowed you to feel happy, confident and effective&#8221;. Secondly, &#8220;you have noted what needs to change; some will likely entail changing norms&#8221; (Heart Foundation, 2012).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The first summary is that &#8220;it is evident that physical exercise has contributed to your identity such as confidence, happiness, and effectiveness&#8221;. Secondly, &#8220;it appears that you have already acknowledged that this involves implementing change&#8221; (Heart Foundation, 2012).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Reflection of client&#8217;s comments&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Conflicts make me uncomfortable<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; font-size: 16px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It sounds like you are insinuating that differences in opinions make you feel bothered<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What do you do when encountering conflict within your space?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I believe you are saying you do not like things that trigger your anxiety.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I am generally a happy person<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; font-size: 16px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do you mean that you do not experience moments that make you feel sad?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What I hear you narrating is that you are always pleased but not contented.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It seems you are saying that you tend to value maintaining good relationships.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;I let people bother me more than I should<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; font-size: 16px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It sounds like you are saying you are a kind person.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do you mean that other people have a massive sway over your life?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I think I hear you say people always take advantage of your kindness.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Avoiding Thomas Gordon&#8217;s roadblocks<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To avoid roadblocks in your reflections, reflections must remain specific, client-centered, and timely, explicitly focusing on the issue (Passmore, 2022). Similarly, it is essential to avoid instances that would lead to generalization, being defensive, pressuring the client, and blaming, and instead focusing on understanding and identifying the issue to enable the client to implement change. Similarly, using first-person pronouns such as &#8220;I&#8221; is vital to promote problem-solving and exploration through the feedback generated (Gary et al., 2022).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Difference between complicated and simple reflections<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Simple reflections are saying back to the person what they have said to you; complex reflections involve arriving at an underlying assumption of what they are feeling and offering that back to them (Heart Foundation, 2012). An example of a simple reflection is, &#8220;It sounds like exercise fits well with who you are or how you perceive yourself&#8221;. An example of complex reflection from the video is, &#8220;It sounds like you have sort of identified or created a pattern for change&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Trying reflective listening<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;An acquaintance came to me this week telling me how his personal beliefs affected his attitudes and how he interacted with a friend who said he felt frustrated with the job. I engaged him in reflection by summarizing what they had already said. I said, &#8220;Just to be sure I understand what you have said, you are feeling frustrated because you think the job does not provide enough challenge for you&#8221;. He appreciated my efforts to challenge his thoughts to hear their thoughts truly.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">My action plan for implementing reflection<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To implement reflection in my day-to-day activities, I will strive to ask open-ended questions, listen actively, and sum up what I hear to show understanding. By enhancing reflective communication, I will build stronger relationships based on trust and the needs of people around me.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">References<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Gary, A., Kiper, V., &amp; Geist, R. (2022). An introduction to motivational interviewing.&nbsp;<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Nursing made Incredibly Easy<\/em>,&nbsp;<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">20<\/em>(2), 32-39.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Heart Foundation. (Feb 21<sup style=\"font-size: 10.8px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">st<\/sup>, 2012). 5 Motivational Interviewing: Core clinician skills &#8212; Introducing OARS. [Video]. Retrieved from:<a style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/-zEpwxJlRQI\/<\/span><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"margin: -1px -1px 0px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Links to an external site.<\/span><\/span><\/a><a style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto;\"><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Passmore, J. (2022). Motivational Interviewing techniques reflective listening.&nbsp;<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Coaching Practiced<\/em>, 251-255.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: medium; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/div>\n<p><br style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>2. Do P Posted<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">In a good paragraph each, give two sentences from the video demonstrating:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Op<\/span>en-ended questions go further than close-ended. They evoke a conversation that could easily lead to change talk. Using open-ended question words and phrases such as, \u201cwhat would you \u2026, how would you go about it and what would this entail, etc. go a long way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Affirmations are used to support positivity, as well as to help the client with realizing his own potential. Effective affirmations are sincere, genuine and specifically apply to the person, a given situation and\/or the behavior being addressed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Reflections are not questions but reflecting on what the client says. Reflecting helps the client feel the need to move away from uncertainty and more toward change; and when used effectively, help clients experience \u2018aha\u2019 moments with what they already know and possess.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Summarizing is the clinician selectively choosing statements the client has already made, summarizing them and repeating them back to the client in such a way to facilitate change. In this video, (Heart Foundation, 2012) the clinician emphasizes \u2018the need for change\u2019 as a way of summarizing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Conflict makes me uncomfortable:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What I think I hear you saying is that you have a hard time with conflict.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Am I understanding you correctly that you don\u2019t do well with confrontation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It sounds like you\u2019re saying you\u2019re a peaceful person.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I am generally a happy person:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Do you mean you prefer to have a good disposition?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You mean that you\u2019re happy more than you are unhappy.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I think I understand you to mean you prefer happiness over sadness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I let people bother me more than I should:<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I think I hear you saying it is important to you how others view you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Am I correct in thinking you mean you let people get to you to the point that it becomes a problem.?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Wait, am I hearing you say you might be a little sensitive?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What steps can you take to ensure that your reflections do not become one of Thomas Gordon\u2019s \u201croadblocks\u201d?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">One way to avoid any of the roadblocks mentioned in the Miller &amp; Rollnick text is to remain silent; however, reflection requires response from the interviewer. Giving advice is one of the twelve roadblocks of which a clinician can face during reflecting. Not getting caught up in \u2018giving advice, making suggestions or providing solutions\u2019 is one way to avoid roadblock. When the interviewer engages in such activity, she robs the client of the opportunity to tell his narrative and explore his own \u201cexperience and wisdom\u201d (2013, p. 55).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss the differences between a simple reflection and a complex reflection? Give an example of each from the above&nbsp;Youtube&nbsp;video.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">A simple reflection is repeating back to the client what he says. Complex is an attempt to understand what the person means or feels. A complex reflection is more likely to produce a revelation. An example of a complex reflection as shown in the video is the clinician elaborating for the client how exercise is working for him and putting into words the male client had difficulty doing for himself. Example of a simple reflection is the clinician repeating back what the female client stated about changing habits to effect change in her life (Heart Foundation, 2012).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Because reflective listening can be challenging to practice at first, it is a learnable&nbsp;skill.&nbsp; Give an example of how you were able to try it with a real person this week.&nbsp; This could be a spouse, child, co-worker, acquaintance, etc. (no names or personal information!).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I was able to \u2018practice\u2019 engaging in reflective listening while listening to a young female tell me about the struggles she\u2019s having with a job she recently accepted that might be above her level of competence. She stated she might consider going into an altogether different field and she might enjoy doing it (different work) I used my best guess with how the labor market is willing to hire people for the sake of numbers to help her to see the challenge of not being able to live up to the demands of a job above her competence level, but I did not encourage her to make the change.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Close out your post with a \u201cplan of action\u201d of how you can implement reflecting more into your day-to-day life when communicating with others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Firstly, one can learn the art of nonverbal listening. It is not easy and requires skill. I have noticed when I intentionally \u2018shut up\u2019 and allow people (professional and non) to talk for minutes at a time \u2013 especially if over the phone \u2013 they will call my name because they are not sure I am still there. My reply is usually, \u201cI\u2019m here,\u201d and I enjoy a good sense of self-discipline. Miller &amp; Rollnick (2013) mention the importance of feedback as an aid in learning effective reflective listening. Receiving feedback for how I am doing when engaged in the process is one way to know what is needed \u2013 or not. Audio or video recording is a way to do it. I can view for myself and also offer to trusted colleagues for their trusted critique.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Heart Foundation (2012). Motivational Interviewing: Core Clinician Skills \u2013 Introducing OARS [YouTube].<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Miller &amp; Rollnick (2013).<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Motivational Interviewing<\/em><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>(3<sup style=\"font-size: 10.8px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">rd<\/sup><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span>edition). Guilford.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">3. Fe D Posted<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;Hello Everyone,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Video Demonstration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/strong>In response to the video demonstration related to OARS, the first is open-ended questions. Miller &amp; Rollnick (2012) describe these questions as an open door. A helper may not know what or how a person may answer a question since it could range from many responses. Asking open-ended questions instead of closed questions, such as the person providing a yes or no response, can be very insightful. This allows a person to think deeper about their response, which may trigger something they never thought of before. Several of the examples used in the video were excellent. What stood out to me the most was asking the client why they did not choose a 0 on a scale of 0-100 (Video). I have used the scaling method but never thought to ask why not the lowest number. Doing so opens the dialogue up to additional thoughts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Affirming, defined by Miller &amp; Rollnick (2012), is to accentuate the positive. Sometimes, we get down on ourselves and see only the negative, but focusing on their strengths, for example, is a great way to encourage the client to realize their strengths. The video demonstration concentrate on listening to the female regarding how she reached 30 and stopping to focus on achievement. His pitch and delivery were to the same degree as her demeanor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reflection is an important skill in MI, which requires the person to listen with intent and understanding (Miller &amp; Rollnick, 2012). This requires active listening on the part of the helper to be able to not only listen to words but the meaning behind them. Reflections could be simple or complex (Miller &amp; Rollnick, 2012). In the video demonstration, the helper honed in on what the gentleman used to do when he was younger regarding exercising. When the helper brought this up while reflecting on what he said and how it made him feel, a connection occurred between how he used to be and where he would like to be now. This approach was a perfect example of a segue way into change talk.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lastly, summarizing requires active listening as well. However, it requires more effort to take what the client has been saying and put it in a way that utilizes their own words of what has been stated either in the same session or over several sessions. It is like piecing a puzzle together. Miller &amp; Rollnick 2012, define this process as a long reflection. The video demonstration did not speak about summarizing in detail; however, when speaking with the gentleman about exercising, it seemed he was summarizing to some degree.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Three Reflections Examples<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">The three examples for each of the statements are as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Conflict makes me uncomfortable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Please help me understand if I heard you correctly; you get uncomfortable when conflict arises.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">You mean you are uncomfortable when there is conflict.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What I am hearing you say is that conflict makes you uncomfortable.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I am generally a happy person.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It sounds like you are saying that you usually are a happy person.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What I am hearing is that normally you are happy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Based on what I understand you are saying is that you are generally a happy person.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I let people bother me more than I should.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 25px; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What I understand from what you are saying is that you let people bother you more than you want to.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">I think I hear you saying is that you are letting people bother you more than you like.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">It sounds like you are saying that you prefer not to let people bother you to the degree you are currently experiencing.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">What steps can you take to&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;that your reflections do not become one of Thomas Gordon\u2019s \u201croadblocks&#8221; (Miller &amp;&nbsp;Rollnick, ch. 5)?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What steps can I take to ensure my reflections do not become one of Thomas Gordon&#8217;s roadblocks? After reading the 12 roadblocks, a couple jumped out, which I am guilty of doing. Giving advice and suggestions from a personal standpoint is something that I have been working to stop. I now ask people, &#8220;What do they think they should do.&#8221; This allows me to stop my brain from thinking and listening to how they approach a situation. Interpreting and analyzing is the other roadblock item that flows into my not thinking. I attempt to understand the connecting parts of a story, which causes me to ask questions. The questions make sense; however, from their point of view, they may not have anything to do with the information they are relaying. Self-awareness is the first step in changing this behavior. I am still determining how to change this, other than notice the behavior when it occurs and go from there.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Discuss the differences between a&nbsp;<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">simple<\/em>&nbsp;reflection and a&nbsp;<em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">complex<\/em>&nbsp;reflection.&nbsp; Give an example of each from the above&nbsp;Youtube&nbsp;video.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; What are the differences between simple and complex reflections? Simple reflections are a form of parroting back what the person said with little to no change (Miller &amp; Rollnick, 2012). Simple reflections do not go deep into what the person is feeling, whereas a complex reflection is about guessing what the person may be feeling (Miller &amp; Rollnick, 2012). A simple reflection example from the video is when the helper repeated what the woman said about changing habits. This was a simple reflection based on what the client already stated. No further reflection seemed necessary. An example of a complex reflection from the video is when the helper &#8220;Stated that exercise is about who you are and how it has been a part of his life&#8221; (Video). Complex reflections are about putting the words people say and wrapping them up into how the person may be feeling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Because reflective listening can be challenging to practice at first, it is a&nbsp;learnable&nbsp;skill.&nbsp; Give an example of how you were able to try it with a real person this week.&nbsp; This could be a spouse, child, co-worker, acquaintance, etc. (no names or personal information!).&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reflective listening is a challenge but is a learnable skill. Trying this reflective listening skill with my daughter proved to be challenging. I tried reflective listening skills, which worked at the onset of the conversation because I allowed her to talk without interrupting or asking questions. However, I could have done better when I gave her a suggestion about what she was doing regarding an earlier point she made. I should have paused and reflected on everything she stated since it was a concern about safety regarding the suggestion I gave. I should have just asked her questions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><strong style=\"font-weight: bold; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Closeout your post with a \u201cplan of action\u201d of how you can implement reflecting more into your day-to-day life when communicating with others.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; As I think of a plan of action to implement reflecting listening in my day-to-day, what comes to mind is the focus on feelings instead of analyzing the problem at hand. I could ask myself why this person is telling me this information. Understand my role in the interaction. Ask if I can do a listening check and provide them with my understanding of what they said. Doing these things will allow me to be a reflective listener first and then act or analyze when necessary.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">References<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 12px 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Miller, W. R. &amp; Rollnick, S. (2012).<span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/span><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Motivational interviewing:<\/em><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Helping<\/em><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">people change<\/em><span style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\"><em style=\"cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">&nbsp;<\/em><\/span>(3rd ed.). New York, NY: Guilford Press. ISBN: 9781609182274.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-right: 0px; margin-left: 0px; font-size: 0.9rem; cursor: auto; color: inherit;\">Video. 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