Engaging Patients Expressing Ambivalence Towards Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Engaging Patients Expressing Ambivalence Towards Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Host: Addiction Technology Transfer Center
Recorded: May 7, 2026
Enduring Training

Overview

This 75-minute case-based discussion explains practical strategies for engaging patients who feel uncertain or ambivalent about alcohol use disorder treatment, using motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to support autonomy and assess readiness to change. By applying the MI OARS framework, learners gain a plethora of tools to guide focused, goal-oriented conversations that encourage positive behavior change and increase readiness to accept behavioral and/or medical treatment referrals.

The target audience for this introductory level activity includes: All types of healthcare professionals. 

The ACGME Competencies include: Patient Care and Procedural Skills, and Systems-based Practice

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, learners will be able to:

1. Describe at least three strategies to engage patients in conversations about their alcohol use.
2. List at least two motivational interviewing (MI) micro-skills (e.g., OARS Framework) that can be used with patients who are ambivalent about making a health promoting change in their alcohol consumption. 
3. Explain at least two ways that the MI OARS Framework can be used to encourage goal-directed conversations that result in positive behavior change. 

• Registration Deadline: 08/30/2027 
• Close Access Date: 09/30/2027 

Instructions

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