Therapeutic Models and the Psychology of Change
Description
This module will explore the range of therapeutic models of helping and the stages of change. Motivation and change can be difficult for many people, in this module we will look at motivational interviewing coupled with the stages of change model to provide an overview of how people change and the evidence based interventions which assist in this journey. MECC and the FRAMES models alongside Solution focused brief therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy will also be discussed and explored.
Learning Outcomes
Critically discuss the stages of change model, MECC (Make every contact count) and the FRAMES brief intervention model
Illustrate applications of motivational interviewing in practice
Evaluate motivational interviewing and the stages of change model in relation to their impact on understanding change (stages of change) and effective ways of working with resistance (Motivational interviewing)
Critically discuss the use of brief interventions in practice