Often in our workshops, we have avowed that motivational interviewing just as accurately might have been called motivational listening. Recently, we came across a superb and succinct video entitled The Art of Listening by author and inspirational speaker, Simon Sinek....
This is a very brief overview, in interview format re what constitutes Motivational Interviewing and how using MI can benefit health care professionals. It was done with Nelly Faghani, owner of Pelvic Health Solutions, 5 clinics in the Greater Toronto area whose...
Advice, we heard recently, is criticism given in a cashmere sweater. And we give advice so casually in everyday conversation. The intent is admirable; seemingly, we want to help people who are struggling with a decision, an action, a goal or desire etc. Novelist Erica...
Motivational interviewing is, by definition, arranging conversations so that people talk themselves into change based on their own values and beliefs. The key words in this MI description are “arranging conversations.” As interviewers, we arrange...
Everything in life is constantly evolving, changing, transforming, moving toward something new. And we are tempted so often, lured to status quo or to the notion that success or even being content is a destination. In working with clients and patients regarding...
