Precontemplation and social intervention
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Mat Christian Thomas
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Updated: 17.03.08
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An article on the first stage of the transtheoretical model (TTL) which encompassess the 'cycle of
change'. This article outlines the basic concept of precontemplation and strategies for moving a
client/patient onto a comtemplative stage. The article is aimed at Assertive Social Intervention
Workers.
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Pointers on working with dual diagnosis
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Mat Christian Thomas
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Updated: 28.03.08
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A rough guide for workers with primarily drugs expertise on working with substance using clients
who present as difficult and chaotic because of potential underlying mental health issues. It's
presented as a top tips list rather than a working plan.
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What is Assertive Engagement
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Mat Christian Thomas
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Updated: 28.03.08
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An article outlining a workable definition of assertive engagement.
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Towards improved social intervention
Tips on doing well in job interviews
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Mat Christian Thomas
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Updated: 06.07.08
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An article discussing common errors made by interviewees in job interviews for social intervention
roles. It discusses the use of structuring answers to communicate more effectively.
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How workers can elicit change-talk and manage ‘reactance’ when using
Motivational Interviewing
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Mat Christian Thomas
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Updated: 23.10.09
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An article discussing uses of a core component of Motivational Interviewing - eliciting change-talk,
and the skills involved in getting clients to articulate their own need for change.
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