Case Study and Critique

This document is a case study and critique on the therapy used to help Bailey recover from alcohol addiction. It discusses the use of motivational interviewing therapy and the importance of communication skills in therapy. The document also compares motivational therapy with other treatment approaches and recommends it as the best approach for Bailey. The document provides information on different types of communication and their importance in therapy. Overall, it concludes that motivational therapy is the most suitable approach for Bailey's case.

Case Study and Critique

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................1
Case study of Bailey...............................................................................................................1
Recommending and justification............................................................................................3
Importance of communication skills......................................................................................5
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................9

INTRODUCTION
Therapy may be considered as the remediation of a health problem that follow a proper
diagnosis. It is known as treatment where psychologists as well as other mental health
professionals used numerous approaches and cures for providing various kinds of therapies to
the patients for improving their conditions in an appropriate manner. In this included
psychiatrists, counsellors and clinical social workers etc. who give such treatments to people as
per requirements (Becvar and Becvar, 2013). This report in based on a case study of Bailey, in
which he was feeling depressed due to being addicted of alcohol. This assignment will define
that how suitable theory can benefit Bailey in recovering himself in better ways. Therefore,
motivational interviewing therapy will be considered in this report.
MAIN BODY
Case study of Bailey
As per this case study, it has been analysed that Bailey was feeling depressed and
suffering from various kinds of problems due to consumption of alcohol. He had started to
consume alcohol from past five years and become addicted of it. Bailey has tried to quit drinking
much but due to the break up with his partner, he started drinking again so now, it is difficult for
him to cope without alcohol (Beck, 2011). Therefore, he require a better therapy and good
treatment for recovering from this issue. There is necessity to consider different types of
therapies and treatments to improve his condition and get well with appropriate manner.
Hence, according to case study, the most suitable strategy that Bailey can adopt for
curing his problems is Motivational Interviewing therapy. It is the best strategy to recover his
condition and stimulate him to stop consumption of such alcohol products as well. Bailey is
alcohol addict so this strategy will support him to get recover with well manner because in this,
counsellor try to stop in consuming any substances including alcohol and drugs through
motivating their stimuli and inspiring for a better life.
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Motivational Interviewing Therapy
Motivational interviewing is defined as counselling approach which has been developed
by clinical psychologists Willian R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick. In other words, the concept of
motivational interviewing generally has evolved from the experiences in the treatment regarding
problems of drinkers which was described by Miller in the behavioural psychotherapy. The
motivational intervening can be described as a directive counseling method which client
centered approach of eliciting behavior change by providing support to explore and resolve
ambivalence. It can be considered as kind of spirit which perform as facilitative style for
interpersonal relationship. This theory is best approach i.e. used to help people in dealing with
addictions and others aspects including drugs and alcohol because in this, teacher or any
counsellor try to get clients relief from any alcohol consumptions and drug addictions. So, it is
suitable strategy for Bailey to change his certain addictive behaviour with effective manner.
While treating any person, there are considering interpersonal processes in which patients who
are addicted to be examined (Brannon-Peppas, 2012). This included five types of principle that
empower patients and make better treatments as compared to other traditional therapies. Express and show empathy towards clients: In this, motivational interviewing
therapy undertake for dealing with various kinds of problems related to addictions in
accurate way. Counsellors as well as psychologists generally express empathy while
discussing behaviours, life events and thoughts during dealing with clients. It is helpful
in creating good relationship through building trust in an effective way. Bailey can
improve his life and health condition by preventing alcohol consumption and therapy
which will support in getting moved from such addictions as well. Support and develop discrepancy: In this principle, counsellor have to check the
individual behaviours towards alcohol. Motivational interviewing therapy help in
changing patients or client's behaviours and they decide to stop drinking alcohol for the
purpose of building healthy relationship with their family (Blanchette, 2012). If
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counsellor find any complexities or exhibit behaviours that take clients away from their
objectives or goals, so they undertake these gaps and take decision to make
appropriate changes in an effective way. Dealing with Resistance: If any individual resist changing behaviour then may be
counsellors do not take interest with that kinds of people due to resistance. In Bailey
case, it can be found that he was confused about the cope without alcohol so that
motivational interviewing will be beneficial in which counsellor give chance to client to
see their view points for the purpose of improving health condition. Support self-efficacy: In such principle, counsellor take responsibility to make clients
feel that they can achieve the changes what they want for a smooth life (Brigger, 2012).
Counsellor discuss with addicted clients and point out some previous behaviours as
well as life success. Therefore, counsellor can motivate Bailey by reminding him about
recovering from drug addictions which help him in patching up with his partner and
make life more smooth and effective as well.
 Developing autonomy: Motivational interviewing therapy is one of the best approach
in which counsellor motivate patients and develop autonomy for feeling them proud and
glad as well. In this, counsellor emphasize thoughts that clients are responsible in
achieving changes and attained set goals in adequate way. Bailey can make changes
in his behaviours while considering notes and develop a list of action so that he can
stop to drink or consume alcohol and life his life with healthy manner.
Recommending and justification
In the above information, the motivational therapy is best suitable for Bailey treatment. It
is that therapy which is a combination of humanistic treatment and enhanced the cognitive
behavioural strategies which has been designed for treating the substance abuses. This is
similar with the motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement therapy (Dubernet and
Couvreur, 2012). It can be recommended that the motivational therapy can be used for
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motivating a patient for developing negative reviews of their abuse and stimulate the desire to
change their behaviour. As per the case study, Bailey is feeling depressed from last week due
to breaking up with his partner. Cause of this, he started drinking alcohol in excess manner and
he does not know how to avoid this habit.
It can be suggested that motivational therapy is the best approach and also fit in this
case study. Through this therapy, an individual motivate the other person who is addicted from
such drinking habit in better manner. According to the Beck, 2011, there various other treatment
approaches and therapies of successful treatment which help in fight with unknown disease.
Apart from this, motivational therapy can use to assist person to fight with addiction and it focus
on strength based approach which highlights the ability to change worse behaviour. The main
reason behind choosing this therapy is that this will help in encouraging person to leave the
addiction of any thing. This therapy is very effective because it helped number of people for
fighting with their diseases. In the case study, the motivational therapy is best appropriate
approach which can help Bailey to leave the drinking habit. This will helping patients for find out
their strength which they require to change on the basis of unhealthy behaviour by setting goals.
The main aim of motivational therapy is enhancing positive attitude and drive to change their
behaviour.
On the other hand, Brief Solution Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is
not suitable or this case study. In this, Solution therapy is goal oriented cooperative approach of
change which focus on client's or patients' future and present circumstances and goals despite
of his previous experiences to encourage them for a better future. and another is Acceptance
and Commitment Therapy which is the form of counselling and branch of clinical behaviour
investigation of an individual. The main key objective of ACT is to assist their clients for moving
forward as per the direction regarding their values. But motivational therapy is best for Bailey
where it will help in encouraging client for free from all depressing situation. Apart from this,
Brief solution therapy maintain the encompassing impression which is known by client and ask
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questions or listen answer carefully. But as per the case study, Bailey is not in the condition
where he listen any type of questions and give any answer in active manner. As per the Becvar
and Becvar (2013), motivational therapy is one of appropriate tool that can be adapted to cure
the case while working with large number of people who are present as disinclined to change
especially when behaviour like drinking and smoking. There are five principles of motivational
therapy such as express empathy, roll with resistance, support self efficacy, amplify
ambivalence and develop discrepancy. Both Brief Solution Therapy and Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy are not as suitable for the chosen case as the motivational interviewing
method is, as this focus over changing intrinsic behaviour of an individual.
Importance of communication skills
Communication skills may be considered as the ability to use different languages and
express the information with effective manner. In this required sender, message, medium and
receiver for conveying any information as well (Greenberg, 2011). good communication is an
essential in improving accuracy, efficiency and provide satisfaction to both practitioner and client
so that therapeutic relationship can be maintained in an adequate manner. Therefore, it is
necessary to adopt best communication method for providing better information to the clients
and convince them to follow given instruction with accurate manner. There are defined different
types of communication that can be considered in Bailey's case as like: Verbal communication: It is the best of communication in which included the spoken
word. Individual consider face-to face conversation, radio, television and telephone
which can be beneficial in sharing information and provide adequate knowledges with
effective manner. Bailey can get better information through good and impressive verbal
communication with counsellors. Non-verbal communication: In this communication process, individual use several
emotions, body language, eye movements and facial expressions so that they can
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communicate without using word of mouth. Counsellor can consider the emails, social
media for texting with clients regarding any informations. It will support in dealing with
Bailey on time-to-time conversation Assertiveness communication: This is another way to communicate with other person
by expressing ideas, opinions, thoughts and perception with respectful manner. It can
also beneficial for Bailey in stopping consumption of alcohol by having assertive
behaviour of practitioner as well. Probing: In this method, practitioner probe the clients by formulating some questions so
that more information can be found out. Counsellor can ask to Bailey regarding
consumption of alcohol or drinking by open-ended questions.
 Re-framing: This is helpful in changing of clients perspectives regarding something. As,
asking to Bailey about drinking that he generally consume in a day, can be supportive in
changing his habit of drinking. There is necessary to change his behaviour by
motivating him so that he can improve his health with adequate manner.
Therefore, The best and appropriate method of communication for Bailey are probing
and re-framing that will support in removing the addictions of alcohol in well manner. Here
defined some purposes for communicating the message to the individual regarding motivational
interviewing therapy such as:
 To change behaviour: The first and for most important of communication is to change
behaviours of clients towards consuming alcohol and any addictions substances. Bailey
can stop to drink alcohol by changing his behaviour as per the instruction of counsellors
and other experts so that best positive result can be obtained in adequate manner.
 To get action: Communication skills play an important role in taking any corrective
action with effective way. Counsellor always consider the communication process for
providing better information to the clients so that they can improve their health
conditions. Bailey can take action to stop drinking alcohol for better recovering.
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 To ensure understanding: Counsellor always focus on providing better knowledge and
information about the addictions components that injurious to health of human life
(Kearon, 2012.). It is necessary to understand proper and interpret as same way that
conveyed by the sender. Bailey have to understand about the importance of life and
follow the instructions that given by counsellor.
 To persuade: After getting adequate information and advices, clients have to persuade
and follow such commands that counsellor said. Communication skills must be effective
to make entire procedure in an effective manner. it play crucial role in motivational
interviewing as Bailey can get relief from alcohol addictions and its habit through
effective therapy that helpful in stopping this in well manner.
 To get and give informations: Communication skills beneficial in getting and giving
more information for maintaining the relationship among people in an appropriate way.
The motivational interviewing therapy can be successful for Bailey due to undertaking
various information given by counsellor (Rogers, 2013). Therefore, communication skills
must be effective for achieving predetermined goals or objectives.
CONCLUSION
From the above mentioned project, it can be concluded that the case study of Bailey
using motivational therapy can help in encouraging him to remove the drinking habit. Along with
this, there various other treatment approaches and therapies of successful treatment which help
in flight with unknown disease. For this report, motivational therapy is best suitable rather than
two other which is Brief solution therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. But still
motivational therapy is best for Bailey where it will help in motivating him for free from all
depressing situation.
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