In my October newsletter I wrote about using MI in working with lay audiences, and the types of workshop activities I used in the workshop I conducted in September. The main activity we did together that was extremely well received is the Values Card Sort. At the end of this article are links to the […]
Having a Real Choice in What You Eat
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 […]
Motivation to Change Habits May Not Be Enough
I learned many interesting ideas about MI at the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) conference I attended in September. Dr. Bill Miller, one of the founders of MI gave a keynote address on MI and Social Justice. In this talk he spoke of volition, as defined in www.dictionary.com, “…the act of willing, choosing, or […]
Most of Us Don’t Really Like Change
When the topic of change comes up in conversations with others (clients of mine or not), I often hear “Oh, I really hate change!” People seem to think they hate change more than others, or have a “corner on the market” in disliking change and preferring the status quo. I think most of us don’t […]
Does Using Reflections Sound Awkward to You?
When people are learning the basic skills of MI, they often ask “Doesn’t using reflections just sound like I’m repeating what they just said?” They feel it sounds awkward, and that the other person would just ask why they are repeating. The answer is that with increased skill, you learn how to make the reflective […]
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