Write what you would say to begin the group, setting the norms for the group while demonstrating empathy for how the group members may feel at their first session.

This paper will be in APA format, Times New Roman 12-point font, 3-4 pages plus title and reference pages.
1. View the videos below. These videos will help you develop open-ended questions and your introductory script.
MDQuit: For Providers — Motivational Interviewing in a Group Setting: MI Consistent:

2. The topic will be Substance Use
3. Complete criteria below.
Introduction to the Problem: Argue for why this problem is important, using statistics and other evidence from your literature search, and summarize behaviors the group is designed to help participants change.
Group Design: Include all elements:
Group structure, format, size, composition, duration, and session length (with an explanation for each choice);
Sequential topics and related group objectives (use SMART goals);
A list of open-ended questions under each topic to evoke change talk, develop discrepancy between values and actions, and collaboratively plan for change.

Group Script: Write what you would say to begin the group, setting the norms for the group while demonstrating empathy for how the group members may feel at their first session.
Theoretical Clarity: All interventions and group design choices are consistent with Motivational Interviewing theory and principles of group facilitation.

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