Sault College

Motivational Interviewing & Change Theory Practice

Assignment 1

Due Monday, Nov 18 at 11:59 PM

This assignment relates to the following Course Learning Requirements:

• CLR 1: Describe Principles of MI and CBT, as they apply to counselling individuals with addictions and mental health issues.
• CLR 2: Critically review current research and best practices in MI and CBT.
• CLR 5: Use MI and CBT knowledge and skills to respond to diverse clients’ unique and complex situations.
• CLR 6: Accurately document client information, utilizing current best practices and governing body guidelines.
• CLR 8: Assess personal proficiency in utilizing skills associated with MI and CBT, within ethical guidelines and one’s scope of practice, to identify goals for growth in the field of Addictions and Mental Health.
• CLR 9: Adhere to professional and ethical standards of practice and legal requirements.

Objective of this Assignment

Submit a written paper that combines knowledge learned from the stated CLR’s.

Rationale of this Assignment

This assignment is linked to the professional and legal obligations of practitioners. Counsellors will be required to document client information that includes specific information along with client care, treatment and planning.

Background

Writing comprehensive case notes based on previously completed video assignment provides an opportunity to include relevant information. The assignment also addresses the issues of privacy and reinforces the importance of this concept.