Motivating Clients in Treatment Groups

The purpose of this article is to describe a set of clinical principles for enhancing the motivation of participants in treatment groups. These principles are derived from the motivational-related research on therapy, the authors' own clinical experiences, and anecdotal evidence. The suggested...

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Published in:Social work with groups (New York. 1978) 2010-04, Vol.33 (2-3), p.260-277
Main Authors: Rose, Sheldon D., Chang, Hee-Suk
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambivalence
group counseling
Group therapy
group treatment
group work
Motivation
motivational enhancement
Participation
Social work
Treatment
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Summary:The purpose of this article is to describe a set of clinical principles for enhancing the motivation of participants in treatment groups. These principles are derived from the motivational-related research on therapy, the authors' own clinical experiences, and anecdotal evidence. The suggested strategies are aimed at improving the quality of treatment goals, enhancing clients' participation in therapy, acceptance of their problems, and working on resolving them. The underlying assumption is that ambivalence about therapy is normal and must be dealt with before treatment goals can be achieved.
ISSN:0160-9513
1540-9481
DOI:10.1080/01609510903551241