I’ve been an MI trainer for 8 years. When I first began learning the techniques of MI as a clinician, and then learned to run my own trainings, I thought I knew all I needed to know about MI I’ve since learned that something new comes up in almost every MI training that I conduct. Participants […]
Travel!
This spring I have been busier than ever with MI trainings around the country. It’s really thrilling to be asked to be the expert teacher and trainer on a topic I feel so passionate about. The travel, however, is another story! As I write this I’m on my second of four flights I will take […]
Motivational Interviewing for Dietitians
Next week I have the distinct pleasure of conducting a Motivational Interviewing training for the dietetic interns in the Boston area. This is the fourth year in which I’ve offered this training, and it’s one of my favorites. When I was a dietetic intern in 1970-71, we were taught that our job was to “teach […]
What’s Change Got to Do with Motivational Interviewing?
Many people say “I hate change”. I think most people hate change! No one has a corner on the market on hating change. Yes, of course, there are a few people who really love and welcome change, but there aren’t many. When we are working with clients/patients who resist change and we wonder why, try remembering how […]
Labeling Patients/Clients as “Non-Compliant
There’s an expression in traditional medical practice, which also includes nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, pharmacists and other providers who work with patients. Those who don’t take their medicines as prescribed, eat the right diet, exercise, and do all the other things we are told to do for our health. For many, this becomes a really […]
