Katie might benefit from motivational enhancement therapy (MET), which was created by
William R. Miller using ideas from motivational psychology to help people make quick,
motivated changes (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism MOTIVATIONAL, n.d.).
Before the first meeting, I would ask Katie to include in her evaluation a person who she
considers to be significant in her life and who can assist in keeping her account. Examples of
such a person include her husband, Joe. MET typically consists of four sessions that are carefully
designed and tailored. Additionally, she would be informed that Joe is required to be present for
the assessment as well as for two of the sessions (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism MOTIVATIONAL, n.d.). Following this comprehension, I would schedule two
sessions with Joe and Katie, during which we would discuss the results of the initial evaluation
of their intentions and the reasons behind the desired change (National Institute on Alcohol
Abuse and Alcoholism MOTIVATIONAL, n.d.).
Additionally, I would inform Katie up front that MET is a highly ad hoc method. As her
therapist, my role is not to force my will on her but rather to assist her in identifying and
pursuing her own personal goals for transformation (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism MOTIVATIONAL, n.d.). Although I feel that Katie's motivation will come from the
desire to be a mother and a wife, it is essential to note that this is simply an assumption. For the
last two sessions, I will be able to focus only on Katie, giving her the space she needs to reflect
on her progress, asking herself tough questions, and getting some perspective on how she is
transforming.
Reference
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism MOTIVATIONAL. (n.d.). Retrieved May 27,
2025, from
https://dn790008.ca.archive.org/0/items/motivationalenha00mill/motivationalenha00mill.pdf
