ABSTRACT
Socratic procedures have much to offer the prescriber. Prescriber goals that may be achieved and enhanced are described and illustrated in context through case examples. There are some special considerations for Socratic strategies from the perspective of a prescribing provider. Namely, these relate to medication compliance (including motivational interviewing), briefer and less frequent interactions, skills coaching, and reinforcing gains. Additionally, there are considerations related to which beliefs can be targeted in brief interactions and which beliefs might require a longer course of psychotherapy.
