Eating Disorders - The OARs Technique For Carers

The video discusses motivational interviewing, focusing on open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarizing. It highlights the challenges and benefits of these techniques, particularly in medical settings and with patients with low self-esteem. The goal is to encourage change and improve communication by using these methods effectively.

Why are open questions considered challenging for some professionals to use?

• They require more time to answer.

• They are not part of standard training.

• They lead to less information.

• They are too complex to formulate.

How can affirmations benefit individuals with eating disorders?

• By increasing their self-esteem.

• By making them more competitive.

• By encouraging them to eat more.

• By reducing their need for therapy.

What is the purpose of using reflections in conversations?

• To change the topic of discussion.

• To show active listening and understanding.

• To provide solutions to problems.

• To correct the speaker's mistakes.

What is a potential benefit of getting reflections wrong?

• It shows that mistakes are acceptable.

• It leads to more accurate responses.

• It reduces the length of conversations.

• It helps in avoiding difficult topics.

Why is summarizing important in motivational interviewing?

• It simplifies complex ideas.

• It helps in maintaining the current state.

• It shortens the conversation.

• It encourages discussions about change.