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 […]
I Really Love When the Technology Works in my Trainings
It’s really a drag (literally) when the technology doesn’t work smoothly during a training. The laptop has to connect and work well with the projector or TV, the videos have to play smoothly with sound, and all the materials trainees need to practice Motivational Interviewing need to be available. Yesterday’s training in Braintree, MA was […]
Teaching Motivational Interviewing to College Students
I feel strongly that a working knowledge of MI is important for them. I’m the only faculty member at Northeastern with skills in MI and the ability to teach them to others. Each of my courses includes at least a 90 minute “training” in MI. I put “training” in quotes because one short lecture is […]
Nutrition Updates: Six Surprisingly Small New Year’s Resolutions that Lead to Big Changes
Here is a blog post from my friend and colleague, Dr. Michelle May. This is not strictly speaking about Motivational Interviewing, but it’s so good, I couldn’t resist posting it on this blog. I hope you find it helpful! Your Picture of health Have you ever seen a photo mosaic? From a distance, it looks […]
Is there a “recipe” for using MI that you can give me?
Some participants in my Motivational Interviewing trainings ask for a “script” or “recipe” they can use with their clients. The truth is that there is no recipe! I do understand the question, though. Learning MI can see daunting at first because it is so very different that our usual style of interacting with clients or […]
