Episode 5: Empathy, Discrepancy, Rolling with Resistance and Supporting Self-EfficacyEpisode 5: Empathy, Discrepancy, Rolling with Resistance and Supporting Self-Efficacy
Compass Opioid Stewardship Clinical Cases
In this episode, Dr. Stader conducts a new patient encounter with George. Following the encounter, Dr. Barnett and Dr. Stader talk about the four key principles of motivational interviewing: empathy, discrepancy, rolling with resistance and supporting...
19:38•13 Oct 2023
Harnessing Empathy: Dr. Stader's Guide to Motivational Interviewing
Episode Overview
- In this episode, Dr. Stater engages in a new patient encounter with George, exploring his experience with pain and anxiety.
- The episode delves into the four key principles of motivational interviewing: empathy, discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy.
- The discussion highlights the importance of establishing boundaries with patients and demonstrates how motivational interviewing techniques can facilitate positive change.
- Dr. Stater and Dr. Duncan emphasize the collaborative relationship based on positive regard for patients, empowering them to become experts in their own lives.
- The episode offers valuable insights for clinicians seeking practical skills in managing patients on chronic opioid therapy.
“I think that's our role as providers - to facilitate that, right? And help him start to see there's a discrepancy here. How can we work together, right? To reach a common goal.”
How do you effectively support patients struggling with chronic opioid therapy? In this episode, Dr. Donald Stader tackles this question head-on through a new patient encounter with George. Alongside Dr. Barnett, Dr. Stader dives into the four cornerstones of motivational interviewing: empathy, discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy. These principles aren't just buzzwords—they're actionable techniques that can make a real difference in patient care. You'll hear how establishing boundaries and fostering a therapeutic alliance can lead to meaningful change.
Whether you're a seasoned clinician or new to the field, this episode offers practical advice and real-world scenarios to enhance your practice.
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