Treatment Retention Intervention for Emerging Adults in Outpatient Psychotherapy

R = resist righting reflex emerging adults more likely to follow through if they come up with answers U = understand client open questions, affirmations and reflections support therapeutic alliance with emerging adult L = listen to client emerging adults fear stigma and being judged; MI emphasizes a non judgmental stance E = empower client emerging adults tend to reject and challenge authority; MI is a collaboration of partners Motivational Interviewing (MI) Principles fit with Emerging Adult needs Characteristics of Emerging Adults That May Impede Typical Engagement