Table 4 Intervention components excluded in at least two workshops
Excluded components | Workshop 1 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 3 | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abstinence contracting | X | X | X | Controlled drinking is a valid goal as well; abstinence as the only goal will not be consistent with principles of Motivational Interviewing |
Cognitive restructuring | X | X | X | Too long for a brief therapy; too complex for non-specialist workers (NSWs) |
Contingency management | X | X | X | Difficult to implement in emergency settings; expensive; not sustainable |
Daily mood monitoring | X | X | X | Difficult to implement |
Anger management | X | X | Included in emotional management; Concerns that it would take too much time | |
Assertiveness training | X | X | Too long for a brief therapy; only drink refusal skills can be included in the therapy | |
Communication skills | X | X | Too long for the brief therapy; too complicated for NSWs | |
Direct advice | X | X | Suitable for a brief intervention but not for therapy; would be inconsistent with PM + which has very clear guidance about not giving advice; important to give people options | |
Relationship enhancement exercises | X | X | Too long for a brief therapy |