Mind and Drive

Mind and Drive is a provider of preparation for the German medical-psychological assessment (MPU), with a focus on helping clients build insight and present a credible, consistent account of their behaviour. Its approach combines psychological expertise with practical relevance and is designed not only to support clients in passing the assessment, but also to encourage lasting behavioural change.

The Mind and Drive method is described as an integrative, scientifically grounded, traffic-therapeutic approach. Its central tool is a “reciprocal factors model,” which maps how internal conditions, such as emotions, attitudes and personality traits, interact with external influences, including social surroundings, substance availability and crises. The preparation draws on motivational interviewing, the SORKC model, cognitive restructuring, life-history work and relapse-prevention strategies associated with Gordon and Marlatt.

The method is particularly suited to examining patterns related to offences, alcohol use and drug use. Through reflection on triggers and risk factors, clients can clarify the connections between internal and external influences, strengthen personal responsibility and develop individual prevention strategies.