4 principles of MI
Expression of empathy
Develop discrepancy
Rolling with resistance
Support self-efficacy
OT interventions for dual diagnosis
Stages of change model
Pre-contemplation(provide info) Contemplation (increase ambivalence) Determination (provide options) Action (practical strategies) Maintenance (relapse prevention) Relapse (avoid demoralization)
MI and DD considerations
Low levels of motivation Severe symptoms Multiple failed treatments attempts Poor functional adjustments Substance used to reduce positive and negative symptoms Counter transference and negative attitudes of staff Social stigma Impaired capacity to make decisions
How do we modify MI and DD clients
Target a wider range of behaviors e.g. Treatment compliance
Accommodate cognitive impairment
Explain MI - more directive authoritarian interventions
Emphasis on self efficacy
Avoid excessive focus on negative and despairing statements
What are some general OT aspects of working with people with intellectual disability (take home notes)
Avoid assumptions Take care with standardized assessments Observations/discussions are important Build your knowledge about sensory/movement differences Understand and support accomodations