As an Occupational Therapy Practitioner Working with Individuals with Substance

question 6

Multiple Choice

As an occupational therapy practitioner working with individuals with substance use disorder, you want to use an approach where you establish a rapport with your client and help the individual identify why he or she wants to change the behavior. Which approach does this best represent?

• A) Cognitive behavioral therapy
• B) Screening brief intervention and referral to treatment
• C) Mindfulness meditation
• D) Motivational interviewing

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

An attitude of total acceptance and support towards another person, irrespective of what they say or do.

Client-Centered Therapy

Client-centered therapy, developed by Carl Rogers, is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the importance of the patient's self-perception and encourages them to lead the therapy process.

Therapist Accepts

The principle of unconditional positive regard in psychotherapy, where the therapist accepts and supports the client regardless of what they say or do.

Behaviorism

A school of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors rather than on internal mental processes, emphasizing the role of environment and experience in shaping behavior.