Motivational Enhancement Therapy – Nirvana Psychiatric Clinic

What is Motivational Enhancement Therapy?

Motivational enhancement therapy is a type of short-term technique which is used in the treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders. This treatment focuses on helping the people to feel more motivated to change their destructive, harmful behaviour.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy was developed for the treatment of addicted persons, but some research suggests that MET may be helpful for a variety of conditions such as: Alcohol Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Compulsive Gambling, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder etc.

Symptoms of Generalised Anxiety Disorder

Techniques
- Express Empathy.
- Acknowledge Discrepancy.
- Avoid Arguments.
- Accept Resistance.
- Support Self-Efficacy etc.
Benefits
- Builds a patient’s self-confidence.
- Increases self-trust in patients.
- Improves receptiveness to treatment.
- Provides empowerment for positive changes.
- Teaches responsibility for actions.
- Reduces relapse risks etc.