Many of us went into the helping profession since we want to help others achieve health and well-being. Unfortunately, this “helper instinct” as Bill Miller (co-author of MI) states can get in the way of that goal. Although we want the best for our clients, we must learn how to evoke in them what will […]
One of the most common things I hear in my office (or zoom office) is “have you found anything new that will help my health and diet?” With so many products on the market it is challenging to sort through what is healthy and not gimmicky. Here are a few of my fun finds: Dark […]
If you have a cold, virus, or a more serious medical concern, you may immediately think “I need to go to the doctor” and the next thought may be “what do I TAKE for that?” Although going to a physician may be the best course of action, perhaps the question needs to be “what is […]
Tiger nut flour is the new kid on the block. It has vast benefits including being a stand alone flour – meaning you can substitute it for regular flour in a 1:1 ratio. Because it is naturally a little sweet you can also reduce the amount of sugar in recipes. Finally it contains more nutrients […]
Your employer signs you up for a Motivational Interviewing (MI) training or you just attend since you are intrigued by what you have heard about this language and its efficacy with behavior change. You learn one of the key skills of MI – complex reflections – which adds meaning to a client’s words. You may […]