Remotivation Therapy had its origins in mental health.  In fact, the American Psychiatric Association formalized the practice and training standards in the 1950s.

 

It was first used in inpatient wards of psychiatric hospitals. (see early outcomes studies on the evidence base page at this website)

 

As de-institutionalization took place, the most chronic patients were discharged to nursing homes and boarding homes.  This is how remotivation therapy was introduced into long term care.

 

Remotivation therapy has been used successfully by both outpatient mental health therapists and substance abuse counselors.  It is MORE effective than insight oriented psychotherapy for many clients who regress when pushed to emotionally charged or problematic discussions. (see outcome studies at evidence base page at this website)

 

It is a very effective "first introduction" to the therapeutic relationship, individually or in a group session.  Clients can graduate to psychotherapy after remotivation sessions or concurrently attend remotivation while also attending psychotherapy.  Remotivation provides a healthy balance between focusing on the "problem" in psychotherapy or motivational interviewing and focusing on the well, healthy potential of the client in remotivation.

 

Remotivation therapy can be also used after psychotherapy as a method of delivering psycho-social rehabilitation.

 

Remotivation is very effective as a form of outreach to teen run-aways.  Its non-confrontational manner and supportive climate of acceptance attracts these persons to your center or program.  They will continue to attend your program and receive related services if you maintain the remotivation program as the base methodology for your outreach program.