5 Types of Motivation | Motivational Interviewing Activities
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In the first segment, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes introduces the PACER model, which stands for Physical, Affective, Cognitive, Environmental, and Relational factors that influence motivation. She emphasizes that motivation is crucial for change and helps individuals understand why making a change is worth the effort. Dopamine, a motivation chemical, is often low in people with addiction and mental health issues, so enhancing motivation may require extra effort. Dr. Snipes acknowledges that change can be difficult and uncomfortable, but pushing through it can lead to rewarding outcomes. She also highlights that motivation varies for different goals, such as changing people, places, and things in addiction recovery. It is important to recognize and enhance motivation for each individual goal. Additionally, motivation may decrease over time unless actively maintained through activities like attending meetings or counseling. Dr. Snipes advises prioritizing adequate quality sleep and stress management to maintain motivation.
In the second segment, Dr. Snipes encourages individuals to reflect on various aspects of their lives that may need to change for a rich and meaningful life. This includes evaluating habits related to mental and physical health, happiness, and overall well-being. She prompts individuals to assess their attitude, expectations, and communication patterns. Dr. Snipes also suggests considering the people in their lives and nurturing relationships with supportive and healthy individuals while setting better boundaries with others. Regarding environments, individuals should assess whether certain places are toxic or triggering negative emotions or behaviors and consider avoiding or modifying them. They should also add elements to their environment that support their motivation and commitment to change. Lastly, individuals are prompted to reflect on their self-esteem and identify areas that may need improvement. Once a list of potential changes is created, individuals are advised to rank them based on motivation and select one thing to focus on. The next parts will explore how to increase motivation for change and discuss strategies to achieve goals.
In the first segment, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes introduces the PACER model, which stands for Physical, A