Nora Paysour
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Motivational Interviewing
Express Empathy Use reflective listening to understand the individual's feelings and experiences without judgment. Example: “It sounds like you’re feeling stuck between wanting to change and not knowing where to start.” Develop Discrepancy Help the person identify the gap between their current behaviors and their personal goals or values. Example: “You’ve mentioned wanting to be a better role model for your kids. How does smoking fit into that?” Roll with Resistance Avoid direct confrontation; instead, acknowledge and validate the person’s perspective. Example: “You’re feeling like this change might be overwhelming right now.” Support Self-Efficacy Focus on the individual’s strengths and their ability to succeed. Example: “You’ve made changes in the past, so you already know you’re capable of doing hard things.” Key Techniques Open-Ended Questions Encourage exploration and elicit detailed responses. Example: “What makes you think this might be a good time to make a change?” Affirmations Recognize and reinforce the person’s strengths, efforts, and positive behaviors. Example: “It’s impressive how much thought you’ve put into this.” Reflective Listening Paraphrase what the individual says to confirm understanding and show empathy. Example: Client: “I just don’t see how I can quit drinking; it’s a part of my social life.” Counselor: “You’re worried that quitting might mean losing an important part of your life.” Summarizing Recap what the person has said to reinforce understanding and move the conversation forward. Example: “So, you’re saying that on one hand, you want to feel healthier, but on the other, you’re unsure how to start cutting back on fast food. Did I get that right?” Eliciting Change Talk Prompt the person to articulate their own motivations for change. Example: Counselor: “What would you like to be different about your situation?” Client: “I want to have more energy and feel better about myself.”
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe that thoughts, feelings and behaviors are interconnected. I focus on how to Identify automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), challenge their validity, and replace them with balanced alternatives.
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- North CarolinaLicense 5004533