Adherence Therapy

 

Adherence therapy

Adherence therapy is a collaborative, structured, and practical approach and is based on Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compliance Therapy. It is a flexible and adaptable toolkit that can be utilised by mental health workers to structure their conversations with clients about medication.

The therapy is based on a set of principals and general skills and is divided into four phases:

  • Engagement
  • Assessment
  • Key therapeutic activities
    • Problem solving
    • Looking back
    • Exploring ambivalence
    • Talking about beliefs and concerns
    • Looking forward
  • Evaluation

 

 

Download:

A detailed manual and some introductory training material can be downloaded from this website.

To download the manual and training material you will need to register with us.

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             Manual PDF               Introduction PPT

You can also find a set of short video clips that demonstrate the therapy in action.

Video clips:

Assessment
Normalising
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Importance and confidence
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Problem solving
Detailed planning
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Looking back
Presenting a clear rationale
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Exploring ambivalence
Developing discrepancy
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Talking about beliefs and concerns
Discrepancy and building self efficacy
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Looking forward
How does medication fit in? 
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