Abstract
Poverty remains a systemic issue in the 21st century. The research in this paper will define the barriers families’ face today accessing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. The evidence-based research on motivational interviewing (MI) will show why this practice is a strong fit when working with TANF recipients. MI has been used in various human service fields to assist individuals make positive changes in their lives.
Date of Award
10-11-2016
Document Type
Capstone Paper
Department
Counselor Education
First Advisor
Masa Sato
Recommended Citation
Thomford, Martha Lyn, "Families Living in the Crisis of Poverty: Why a Motivational Interviewing Approach Makes Sense" (2016). Counselor Education Capstones. 54.
https://openriver.winona.edu/counseloreducationcapstones/54
Unique Identifier
wsucedcap0000054
Rights
Educational use only. All copyright protections apply.
