Webinar Summary:

Motivational Interviewing is a style of communication that enhances motivation for change by helping the individual clarify and resolve ambivalence about the need for behavioral change. Participants will have an understanding of the purpose of MI and how it can be interwoven into other approaches to enhance good practice. Additionally, participants will have ample opportunity to become familiar with the spirit and tools of Motivational Interviewing through individual reflection, group work, video observation and application to scenarios.

Objectives:

1. Describe Motivational Interviewing and how it works

2. Explain the use of OARS for effective client engagement

3. Identify Thomas Gordon’s 12 roadblocks to effective communication

4. Identify implementation techniques to provide hope and confidence through the stages of change

5. Recognize signals of discord & rolling with resistance

6. Explain 10 strategies for evoking change talk