Motivational Enhancement Therapy Manual. A Clinical Research Guide for TherapistsTreating Individuals with Alcohol Abuse and Dependence. Project MATCH Monograph Series. Volume 2

摘要

Volume 2 of a three-volume manual for therapists is provided to permitreplication of the treatment procedure employed in Project Match, a multisite clinical trial of patient-treatment matching sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This volume describes Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), one of three treatment approaches studied in Project MATCH. MET is based on principles of motivated psychology and is designed to produce rapid, internally motivated change. MET consists of four carefully planned and individualized treatment sessions. The manual for this modality begins with an overview of MET and a description of the general principles to be applied. A special section discusses how to involve a significant other in MET. Specific guidelines are provided for how to structure the four MET sessions. Finally, recommendations are made for dealing with special problems that can arise in conducting MET. Appendix A offers specific instructions for preparing and explaining an individual client feedback form. Appendix B offers guidelines on how to apply the manual within a program of aftercare following residential care.