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 […]
Have you ever wondered what the spark is that shifts our clients towards change after a visit? Is it the professional’s training, level of education or years of experience? It turns out that education, experience and training have zero effect on outcomes! Miller and Moyers book is set to come out soon: “Effective Therapists: Clinical […]
Do you ever wake up in the morning with a heavy responsibility of solving the world’s problems? Clients comes to you in distress and are in want of help, answers, and direction or are they? What are they really needing from you? Do they really want advice and direction? Bernard Williams states unsolicited advice is […]
So you’ve read the MI book, been to the training, and practiced reflections until you dream in complex reflections. Now what? It might be time to make a tape of your practice for coaching and feedback. Maybe someone has asked you to do it. Maybe you are ready to bump up your skills. Maybe someone […]
Working in health care these days is like cooking a big dinner on eight burners with two ovens going. Most professionals want to spend their time improving patient health and well-being. The brief time available with patients is often dominated by an avalanche of required tasks. Data collection with a computer between health care workers […]