UPPER VALLEY RESOURCE AND CDOUNSELING CENTER

Motivational Enhancement
Treatment Method: Provide a description of methodology.
This is used in an outpatient treatment site and is generally presented in a group setting
although, if we have a client who would profit from the curricula but is not appropriate for a
group setting, it works well when delivered individually.
Program Goals: Provide a description of Program Goals?
The goal of this program is to move each client through the stages of change, ie:
precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action and maintenance until each client can
use the information and skills independently.
Interventions Used: Provide a description of Interventions.
The Transtheoretical Model is an integrative, biopsychosocial model which brings key
concepts from other theories into a comprehensive theory of change that can be applied to
a variety of behaviors, populations and settings. This curriculum uses the transtheoretical
model to conceptualize the process of intentional behavioral change. Skill-building and
experiential activities reinforce the concepts.

How the program is Implemented: Provide a description of how the program is implemented.
1) teach the theories 2) consciousness raising at each stage of recovery 3)Self-evaluation
at each stage of recovery 4)identifying triggers and finding interventions at each stage;
developing an action plan.


Training Standards for Staff for this Program.
Staff is provided the manual to read. Their proficiency is evaluated through clinical
supervision observation and processing.
Documentation or Links showing the chosen EBPP is research based.
http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/ViewIntervention.aspx?id=347



Rationale for using this EBPP. Rationale for using a modification of the EBPP.
"This program is designed to engage, motivate, and stimulate processes of change in
clients at all stages of recovery." Since we are a small, rural program and have small
numbers but often treat a wide-range of specific substances as well as issues, this program
is perfect for us.





Describe the process for determining and documenting discharge from EBPP?
At each group meeting, the Counselor evaluates the client's progress toward the goals of
the program that are outlined in his/her treatment plan. The Counselor also evaluates client
progress toward discharge in weekly staffing meetings and in clinical supervision meetings.
These periodic assessments are documented in the client chart. When the goals are
sufficiently met, discharge is planned and carried out.

Document client exclusion criteria for this program.
"For ...... substance abuse counseling. Ideal for use with groups. " There is no exclusion
criteria for our clientele.



Are clients given a program description to assist in the development of service plan?

In intake packet