Recently in the world of Motivational Interviewing the authors of the coding system (MITI 4.2.1) are asking this question. What does “cuddling the problem” look like and how does it change the direction of the session? If a client states: “I know I should drink less, but it’s the only way I know how to […]
Our world is rapidly changing, and people are feeling vulnerable, scarred and wondering about the future. What is the most good we can do in the little time that we have with clients, especially with the new social distancing? What happens between us and our clients will be something that will carry on for that […]
When an old or new client walks into your office, is engagement or re-engagement really necessary? Do you need to create an atmosphere of engagement every time you see a client? Stephen Rollnick, co-author and founder of Motivational Interviewing, says that engagement is 20 percent of the conversation. If no engagement, no conversation. A number […]
Part of any successful relationship, personal or business is the working alliance. Is there a true partnership? How is the collaboration? Through learning and teaching Motivational Interviewing I realize the working alliance is not only important, but also vitally essential. How do your words ?land? on your clients? Are their eyes shining? How is your […]
Last week I had the opportunity to attend and assist in a Motivational Interviewing workshop in Portland, Maine with Stephen Andrew, who is one of the “trainer of trainers” as he’s been training in MI for over 20 years. It was a life-changing experience for me and I learned many wonderful things during those 3 […]