Assignment: Clinical Intervention
o Briefly state Jim's presenting problem and background history. You must be succinct and brief using the facts of the case.
o How would you use Motivational Interviewing to help Jim with his crack/cocaine and alcohol use? Where in the Cycle of Change do you think Jim is? Why?
o Using Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, what might you help prioritize with Jim? Why? What will be the skills you will use to help Jim prioritize the problem(s) that need to be addressed?
o How would you work with Jim's physician to help him gain trust and an understanding of how ACE may have an impact on his health?
o What are some of the cultural considerations you will need to consider in working with Jim? How would you intervene to engage Jim so that he feels you are aligning with him?
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.