![]() Motivational Interviewing teaches that the natural helping instinct of jumping to problem solving is anything but helpful. Solving problems for others can take away autonomy, deplete another's sense of self efficacy and deprive an individual of lessons that can be learned through failures and successes alike. When a clinician solves a problem for a client, the solution imposed onto the client tends to be more generic and less of a good fit. The client is less likely to follow through with the solution. Even if the solution is carried through, the client will not get credit for it; if the solution works the client will credit the clinician, but if the solution fails the clinician is to blame. Fixing problems for clients damages the therapeutic alliance, violates a client's autonomy and does not promote healthy interdependance in a client. Problem solving often comes from a clinician's drive to help, but it can ultimately harm the client.
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![]() I was engaged in a discussion with a colleague a few weeks ago about staff training, supervision and leadership. During the course of this conversation one of my colleagues asserted that the ability to be a good supervisor is due to innate qualities in an individual and could not be taught. The idea was that "you either have it or you don't," when it comes to supervisor and leadership skills. This idea really struck a nerve with me and I found myself adamant in the defense of the view that supervision represents a large range of skills and strategies that can be taught, learned and developed within an individual. |
Jesse Jonesberg (Berg) is a mental health professional, field advisor, trainer, and MINT member. He is passionate about issues of mental health, diversity and motivational interviewing.
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Jesse Jonesberg (Berg) is a member of the MINT network and receives guidance and support from several MINT coaches.
Click here to see information on becoming a member of MINT.
(c) 2020 - Intrinsic Change