Client: Explains role and asks permission for discussion of drug and alcohol use Explains role AND asks permission for discussion with respect to the client, answering any questions posed. Client: Ask prescreening questions Asks both questions and rephrases client’s responses so they know they’ve been heard. Client: Administers AUDIT / DAST / other validated tool based on prescreening results Verbally administers tool showing respect for the responses of the client Client: Shares client’s scores & zones – Reviews low-risk guidelines for client’s age & sex Shares and explains Zones & guidelines Client: Uses Readiness Ruler and Summarizes Readiness – Negotiates a Goal Thorough discussion of number Accurate and complete summarization Elicits clear and detailed plan for next steps Client: Uses nonjudgmental empathic verbal and nonverbal behaviors Uses nonjudgmental empathic verbal and nonverbal behaviors helps client see situation
