In my last post, I wrote about the idea that volition, or the desire for change in behavior is only a part of the process of change. There are other obstacles people face in this process. For example, in changing one’s food habits, one such obstacle is either not having access to the foods that […]
Are we being “too lenient” when we use MI?
I was conducting an introductory Motivational Interviewing training for dietetic interns this spring, when one student asked me something really interesting. I was talking about the “spirit” of MI, in which we really listen to what our client is saying, and through reflective listening, help them to clarify their own goals and values regarding the […]
The Convert
She had a well established private practice and was highly trained with a PhD in psychology and had completed psychoanalytic training. Yet, she was coming to me to be both tutored and supervised in Motivational Interviewing (MI). I was surprised. Here was a therapist who had a well developed theoretical orientation and, from her initial […]
Social Media and Getting the Word out About Motivational Interviewing
I’ve been working on getting my social media, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, up to date for my Motivational Interviewing training business. I must admit, I find it all a bit overwhelming! I do want to connect with people who are interested in MI, but I just really want to teach! I’ve found over the past […]
Training Dietetic Interns
Today I conducted a 1/2 day training for the Dietetic Interns in Boston. Dietitians are really my favorites to train, since I’m one of them. I really do “get” who they are and what their goals are for their professional lives. The interns now are having more exposure to MI techniques and ideas than when […]
