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Motivational Interviewing as a Therapeutic Strategy for Trafficked Persons.
Lindsey E Knott1, Temilola Salami2, Mollie R Gordon3
1Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Lindsey.Knott@bcm.edu.
Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy
|May 15, 2021
Summary
Human trafficking is a major public health issue. Motivational interviewing (MI) is proposed as a therapeutic strategy to help trafficked persons address concerns and leave their situation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychiatry
- Social Science
Background:
- Human trafficking affects millions globally, with Texas alone reporting over 300,000 cases.
- This population faces unique challenges, including mistrust, coercion, substance use, and treatment adherence difficulties.
- No specific psychotherapeutic modality has been established for treating trafficked persons.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose motivational interviewing (MI) as a potential therapeutic strategy for individuals experiencing human trafficking.
- To address the specific needs of trafficked persons, such as mistrust and difficulty with standard treatments.
- To explore MI's applicability in assisting trafficked individuals to leave exploitative situations.
Main Methods:
- Review of the core principles of motivational interviewing (MI).
- Application of MI within two hypothetical case studies of human trafficking.
- Discussion of MI's potential benefits for this vulnerable population.
Main Results:
- Motivational interviewing (MI) demonstrates efficacy in enhancing motivation for change across various healthcare settings.
- MI may be a suitable approach to address the complex needs of trafficked individuals.
- Hypothetical cases illustrate MI's potential to support individuals in exiting trafficking situations.
Conclusions:
- Motivational interviewing (MI) shows promise as a therapeutic intervention for human trafficking survivors.
- Further research is needed to validate the effectiveness of MI in this population.
- Addressing the unique barriers faced by trafficked persons is crucial for successful treatment.
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