Program Overview

Course plan for Motivational Enhancing Treatment (MET), commissioned training

Introduction

The course plan for Motivational Enchantment Therapy (MET), contract education, is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills in motivational enhancement therapy.

Base data

Course Information

• Course code: 9K8077
• Name of the course: Motivation-enhancing treatment (MET), assignment training
• Higher education credits: 3
• Form of education: Assignment education (university credits)
• Main area: Other subjects
• Level: GXX - Basic level
• Grade scale: Fail (U) or pass (G)
• Department responsible for the course: Department of Clinical Neuroscience
• Decision-making body: The Board of Education
• The course plan is valid from: Autumn semester 2024

Special authorization

Special Eligibility

• Basic authorization
• In addition, basic training in motivational interviewing ("motivational interviewing", MI) is required

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Objectives

After completing the course, the participant should have knowledge of and skills in motivational enhancement therapy (MET). The participant should be able to:

• describe MET as a treatment method, including its manualized structure
• apply MET skills according to the manual with patients with alcohol abuse or dependence in an evidence-based manner
• integrate an MET approach with an MI attitude

Contains

Content

The course provides education in MET as a method and skills to apply the method according to an evidence-based manual with patients with alcohol abuse or dependence.

Forms of work

Working Methods

The course consists of lectures, including demonstrations and practical training, as well as supervision on recorded and transcribed MET conversations. Participants will also receive systematic feedback based on coding of conversations.

Examination

Examination

The participant must demonstrate an understanding of MET as a treatment method and be able to apply the MET manual in two conversations with patients assessed by the course leader. The participant must be able to receive feedback regarding their conversation skills in group supervision. For a passing grade, the participant must also be able to reflect on their learning based on systematic feedback based on coding of conversations.

Other regulations

Other Regulations

Course evaluation will be conducted according to the guidelines established for education at Karolinska Institutet.

Bibliography and other teaching aids

Literature List and Other Teaching Materials

Compulsory Literature

• Hammarberg, A., Andreasson, S., Fahlke, C., Forsbe, Manual for motivation-enhancing treatment (MET), Department of Clinical Neuroscience, 2014

Recommended reading

• Miller, William R.; Rollnick, Stephen, Motivational conversation: helping people to change and develop, Farbring, Carl Ċke, 4 ed.: Natur & Kultur Läromedel, 2024
• Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) Code in Swedish translation and adaptation, Department of Clinical Neuroscience