Unit 5 - Sustain Talk Reflection Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is sustain talk?

Desire to not change anything (correct)

Expressing motivation for improvement

Asking questions for clarification

Desire to change behaviors

What is the purpose of reflective listening in regard to sustain talk?

To acknowledge the patient's feelings without debating

Simple/straight reflection adds significant interpretation to what the client said.

False

Provide an example of simple/straight reflection.

Client: 'I want to start taking my medication again.' Helper: 'You want to start taking your medication again.' Signup and view all the answers

An amplified reflection exaggerates or intensifies what the person has said.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the intent behind using an amplified reflection?

To evoke the other side of ambivalence: change talk. Signup and view all the answers

What does a double-sided reflection acknowledge?

Both sustain talk and previously expressed change talk. Signup and view all the answers

In double-sided reflection, use ___ as the default conjunction.

and Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sustain Talk

Refers to statements made by a patient indicating a wish to maintain the current situation without making changes.
Reflective listening is preferred instead of debating or questioning the patient's statements.

Simple/Straight Reflection

Involves repeating the client's words with minimal alteration or emphasis.
Example of repeat: Patient expresses a desire to resume medication, the helper simply restates that desire.
Rephrase offers slight alterations to the client's words, enhancing meaning or emotional focus.
Example of rephrase emphasizes the importance the client places on medication.

Amplified Reflection

Mirrors the client's statement while increasing its intensity and emphasis.
The goal is to provoke a response that highlights the opposite perspective, encouraging change talk.
Example highlights the client's ambivalence about being present in therapy, reflecting a possibly deeper consideration.

Double-Sided Reflection

Balances sustain talk with change talk, acknowledging both sides of the client's feelings.
Uses "and" to connect thoughts, recognizing the complexity of the client's ambivalence.
Example illustrates the struggle between the challenges of dietary changes and the necessity for health management.

Description

This quiz focuses on key concepts from Unit 5 regarding sustain talk and reflective listening. It covers important definitions and examples that illustrate the principles of effective communication in helping professions. Ideal for students studying motivational interviewing techniques.