Write a paper depicting a hypothetical conversation

Assignment: Clinical

You will write a 4 pages paper depicting a hypothetical conversation between a physician/healthpsychologist and a patient who is trying to change a specific health behavior.

Theconversation/dialogue should illustrate at least 3 specific motivational interviewing techniquesdiscussed in class

Motivational interviewing techniques: (Use three of the following)

Eliciting/evoking change talk (Allow the clients to voice reasons to change)

Decisional Balancing (weighing pros and cons)

Therapeutic paradox (Siding with the negative)

Reflective listening (Paraphrase clients` comments)

Normalizing (help clients feel less alone)

Statements supporting self-efficacy (increase clients` confidence).