Description
Use questions to motivate the client to change his/her behaviour or undertake treatment or abstinence from substance or alcohol abuse.
Alternative labels
utilise motivational incentives in counselling for addiction
utilise motivational incentives in addition counselling
practice motivational techniques in addiction counselling
employ motivational techniques in counselling for addiction
encourage clients to change their behaviour through use of motivational techniques
prompt clients to change their behaviour through use of motivational questions
employ motivational techniques in addiction counselling
apply motivational incentives in counselling for addiction
use motivational incentives in counselling for addiction
apply motivational incentives in addiction counselling
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Use motivational incentives in addiction counselling is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Drug and alcohol addiction counsellor: Drug and alcohol addiction counsellors provide assistance and counselling to individuals and families dealing with drug and alcohol addictions, monitoring their progress, advocating for them, performing crisis interventions and group therapy. They also assist the persons with the consequences of their addictions which can be unemployment, physical or mental disorders and poverty. Drug and alcohol addiction counsellors may also prepare educational programs for high-risk populations.
Optional skill
Use motivational incentives in addiction counselling is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Social counsellor: Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.
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