Meeting the 3 Psychological Needs of Self-Determination and Motivation Interviewing

In an attempt at motivating others, three basic psychological requirements influence people's mannerisms- autonomy, capability, and relatedness. The three aspects are pivotal extents of self-determination. In this particular context, Dr. Peter Shelby greets his client and in the process forms a trust bond with the client. This gives the client the chance and opportunity to open up to Dr. Peter Shelby. The patient is motivated to speak her mind due to the openness and conducive environment Dr. Peter Shelby creates for her. He listens and responds without judging the client hence giving the client a go-head to explain her challenges with smoking vividly without fear of embarrassing herself (Wehmeyer, & Shogren, 2016). The client is already assured of autonomy and Dr. Peter presents himself as competent and effective in handling the entire situation. Dr. Peter comprehends that humans are curious creates and uses this fact to motivate his client to speak up her mind to regain her health from smoking habits. In terms of competence, the patient had to prove that she has control over her emotions and actions (Markland et al.2005). For instance, the client admits that she is addicted to smoking cigarettes and acknowledges the negative impact the behavior has on her friends, family, and even workmates. Dr. Peter prompts his patient to divulge the negative effects of smoking which in turn forces her to talk about measures he had taken to reduce the vice. Apart from autonomy and competence, relatedness is seen in Peter’s tone. He is relaxed and welcoming to the patient. At no point does he judge or cut short his patient. The patient feels more loved and opens up about her situation.

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  The aspects of motivational interviewing are expressed through the essence of motivation is to easily perform tasks without the need of consuming motivator factors such as payment or any other reward systems (Markland, Ryan, Tobin, & Rollnick, 2005). There are numerous intrinsic motivation aspects with fluctuating terms of autonomy, competency, and relatedness. In the video, Dr. Peter Shelby makes use of relatedness to make the client feel comfortable. Also, effectively communicating with his patient was able to eradicate differences that might have existed between the client and Dr. Peter Shelby. For instance, Dr. Peter Shelby aligns the conversation with the client so that he could have a better understanding of the underlying issues the client was facing.

 The autonomy aspect of self-determination stems from the ideology that people try as much as possible to manage the result of an ordeal and this capability to control gives them a chance to master themselves and their own experiences (Méndez et al., 2017). For example, Dr. Peter allows his client to talk about her struggle with cigarette addiction and she explains her emotions and how much she was scared (Teach Project, 2010). The client gives herself 6 months hence proving competence levels of self-determination. Thus, the interview proves that humans try to control the result of any incident in their lives.

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In terms of relatedness, humans are social beings who seek validation and even concern about other people. The social nature of most human beings forces them to socialize with other people. These can explain the reason other people seek the assistance of other human beings (Friederichs et al., 2016). The ability to relate with one another through socialization manifests the human aspect of caring for other people.  

 The self-determination concept states that relatedness is vital for people and is normally associated with intrinsic motivation. In the video, the client admits that her addiction is enabled through social circles in which she engages. Also, it is vital to note that the client is given enough time to speak of her ordeal ad experiences with smoking. In terms of autonomy, Dr. Peter asks the questions and the client is obliged to respond to them in a manner that fits the conversation. This builds up the conversation and gives the client the confidence needed to express herself in simpler terms and language. In short, motivating interviewing enables counseling and the expression of ambivalent emotions and insecurities with the aim of internal motivation.

 

 

References

Friederichs, S. A., Oenema, A., Bolman, C., & Lechner, L. (2016). Motivational interviewing and self-determination theory in a web-based computer-tailored physical activity intervention: A randomized controlled trial. Psychology & Health, 31(8), 907-930.

Markland, D., Ryan, R. M., Tobin, V. J., & Rollnick, S. (2005). Motivational interviewing and self–determination theory. Journal of social and clinical psychology, 24(6), 811-831.

Méndez López, M. G., & Bautista Tun, M. (2017). Motivating and demotivating factors for students with low emotional intelligence to participate in speaking activities. Profile Issues in TeachersProfessional Development, 19(2), 151-163.

 Teach Project (2010). Dr. Peter Selby - MI Skills - Tobacco Cessation - Ambivalent Client www.teachproject.ca. Retrieved 2 February 2021, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MixAphYLZy0.

Wehmeyer, M. L., & Shogren, K. A. (2016). Self-determination and choice. Handbook of evidence-based practices in intellectual and developmental disabilities, 561-584.