Motivation Enhancement Therapy - MET

Motivational Enhancement Therapy is an evidence - based practice for sustance abuse disorders. It was founded by Miller & Rollnick in 1997. This therapy is based on motivation and social psychology. MET's goal is to motivate clients to use their own awareness and resources to change behavior. Motivational interviewing is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. The therapist provides a framework and skills sets listed below to assist the client.

"Intrinsic motivation for change arises in an accepting, empowering atmosphere that makes it safe for the person to explore the possibly painful present in relation to what is wanted and valued." (Miller & Rollnick, 2002)


The Guiding Principles of Motivational Interviewing

Respectful Listening
Develop Discrepancy
Roll with Resistance
Support Self-Efficacy
Respect the Interaction Among All Disorders
Essential Communication Styles

As we continue to explore and become more aware of evidenced based practices, we become more effective and efficient service providers. MET provides a framework for the treatment of co-occuring disorders as well. Jack Klott, seminar trainer of MET and co-occurring disorders is providing trainings independently or through PESI.

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