Motivational Interviewing and Employment - with OARS labeled

Summary of Key Wellness + Productivity Strategies (from the motivational interviewing segment)

• Prioritize immediate, practical barriers

  • Recognize that job opportunities aren’t accessible without reliable childcare.
  • Focus first on what can be changed quickly so the person can actually participate (e.g., attend interviews).

• Strengthen confidence by breaking goals into achievable steps

  • Use a 1–10 confidence/importance scale to clarify motivation and highlight what’s most needed to move forward (e.g., raising confidence from ~3/10 toward ~5/10).
  • Identify the first concrete milestone: being able to get to interviews.

• Reduce stress by creating stability and routine

  • Aim for work that supports:
    • a predictable daily routine (“know where you’re going”)
    • being present with children at night
    • less ongoing financial worry
  • Emphasize that steady work would reduce anxiety and increase sense of control.

• Boost employability through targeted resume improvements

  • Address feelings of “not good enough” by reframing gaps as areas to build on (rather than personal inadequacy).
  • Plan to add education/training items to the resume (e.g., a certificate) so the interview conversations feel easier.

• Choose fast, skill-building training aligned with current needs

  • Instead of long-term programs (e.g., “four years”), seek short certificates that provide immediate skills.
  • Target computer skills specifically, since technology is missing from the resume and is likely relevant to the jobs.

• Use supportive resources and “trusted contacts”

  • Secure childcare support with someone dependable and accessible—especially for urgent interview scheduling.

Presenters / Sources

• None explicitly named in the provided subtitles excerpt.