SCWK 591 - Motivational nal Interviewing and Relational Cultural Theory FlashcardsLec 2

This set of flashcards covers the introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), Relational Cultural Theory (RCT), and administrative requirements such as CSWE competencies and the InPlace software.

Motivational Interviewing

A client centered collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person's own motivation and commitment to change.

The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing

A state of mind for the practitioner involving calmness, openness, and compassion while dedicated to empowerment.

Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

The organization that holds graduate level social work programs nationwide accountable to $9$ core competencies.

Partnership

An element of MI emphasizing that people are experts on themselves and that social workers collaborate with client expertise rather than acting in an authoritarian manner.

Acceptance

An element where respect for the autonomy of the client is paramount, acknowledging that when people feel accepted as they are, they can change.

Compassion

A commitment to benevolence with the intent to alleviate suffering and support positive growth within MI.

Empowerment

The element of MI where practitioners help people recognize their own strengths and abilities to foster independence.

Engaging

The MI task described as "talking together, walking together" with the client.

Focusing

The MI task that addresses the question, "Where are we going?" to establish direction.

Evoking

The MI task that addresses the question, "Why would you go there?" to elicit the client's own motivation for change.

Planning

The MI task that addresses the question, "How will we get there?"

Choosing a path

The newer MI term used for what was previously known as agenda mapping.

Planting seeds

The newer MI term for developing discrepancy when connecting with a client.

Fixing reflex

The newer term replacement for the writing reflex, describing the urge of practitioners to fix problems for the client.

Ask, offer, ask

The newer MI language substituted for the previously termed elicit, provide, elicit technique.

Pendulum technique

The newer MI term describing what was previously called a running head start.

Relational Cultural Theory (RCT)

The foundation of the practicum course based on neuroscience, social justice, and intersectionality, focusing on the movement toward connection.

Relational images

An RCT concept regarding the internal images or belief systems a person has about relationships, such as a foster child feeling unwanted.

Spread the liability

A professional concept where a clinician invites other professionals and resources into a case to ensure the social worker is not the sole person responsible for the individual's care.

Reflective Learning Tool (RLT)

A tool used to reflect on micro, mezzo, and macro work performed with a simulated client.

InPlace

The software platform used by students to input and track class and practicum hours.

The Dance

A fundamental principle of MI where the clinician lets the client take the lead as much as possible, supporting and trusting their decisions.