| Definition of Remotivation Therapy
"Remotivation is a small group therapeutic modality objective in nature, designed to help clients by promoting self-esteem, awareness, and socialization" (NRTO Policy & Procedure Manual, 1995, p. 3).
What distinguishes remotivation therapy from teaching methods and other therapies?
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It focuses discussion on concrete things and ideas rather than subjective feelings and emotions.
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It accepts client/patient behavior, ideas and/or feelings as expressions of personal opinion. A person's opinion is never corrected or commented upon in a critical manner.
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It focuses on what is healthy and right about the client/patient. It does not discuss personal problems or make feelings the subject of discussion.
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The questions that facilitate discussion are geared to the vocabulary, literacy, IQ and/or cognitive ability of the client/patient making it an effective approach with all types of persons.
These and other qualities make remotivation therapy a state of the art, evidenced based method of motivating people to engage in healthy behavior that is self rewarding and long lasting.
Reference
Bierma, J. (1998). Remotivation group therapy: Handbook for the basic course. Andover, MA: National Remotivation Therapy Organization, Inc.
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