DARN+C MI news for May 05
MOTIVATION NEWS
Published by Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers May 2005 http://www.cathycoletrainging.com \"What People Need is a Good Listening To\" Mary Lou Casey
MOTIVATION NEWS MAIN FEATURE DARN + C REVISITED
ABOUT MY WORKSHOPS; I have elected to limit the size of my workshops in order to maximize the opportunity to provide learning that can both address the concepts and practice of Motivational Interviewing while at the same time assist in the application of MI to each participants work setting.
I offer all participants the opportunity to submit a 15 minute audiotape of an interview using the MI approach before and after each workshop. This will allow for you to have feedback on your progress in learning.
Onsite training is limited to 15 participants, both in Advanced and Introductory MI; Distance Learning classes are limited to 10.
ONSITE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Advanced Training in Motivational Interviewing--October 2005 A two day workshop at the Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC Monday and Tuesday October 10-11, 2005; limited to 15 participants $580, 13 hours CE; CE Provider * 886383517 For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Onsite Training
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing--November 2005 A 2 1/2 day workshop at the Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC Monday, Tuesday and am Wednesday, November 15-16, 2005 Limited to 15 participants $580, 16 hours CE; CE Provider * 886383517 For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Onsite Training
DISTANCE LEARNING TRAINING
Fall/Winter Teleclass Schedule
Join me and fellow classmates for the ease and convenience
of learning via telephone brigde line...no special equipment needed.
There are eight one hour sessions for this Basic MI training.
Class begins September 12 and concludes December 12, 2005
Teleclass Schedule
Introduction to MI: 8 one hour teleclasses
Mondays 3-4pm Eastern Time on these Mondays:
9-12, 9-19, 10-3, 10-17, 10-31, 11-7, 11-28, 12-12, 2005
Fee: $400 by 8-17; $450 after 8-17-05
CE approval via the National Association of Social Workers
CE Provider * 886383517
For full course description and registration click Distance Learning on my web site http://www.cathycoletraining.com or write to me at cathy@cathycoletraining.com
MI COACHING For individuals and agencies with previous MI training either with me or another MI trainer, I offer ongoing coaching/supervision in the application of MI. Please email me at cathy@cathycoletrainiing for more information.
This letter may be forwarded to anyone you feel could benefit as long as it is forwarded in its entirety. Past newsletters available via web site http://www.cathycoletraining.com
Welcome to Motivation News, a newsletter devoted to clinical information on the use of a Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach to change. The authors of this approach, William Miller, PhD and Stephen Rollnick, PhD define MI as a 'client centered, directive method for enhancing an intrinsic motivation for change by exploring and resolving ambivalence\". This collaborative approach to working with clients has wide application in coaching, mental health, addictions, health care and health education. Information in this newsletter is taken from various source material from the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and specifically from the book Motivational Interviewing, Preparing People for Change; Miller and Rollnick, 2nd edition, 2002, Guilford Press.
DARN + C REVISITED
'Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a directive, person-centered clinical method for helping clients resolve ambivalence and move ahead with change. It can be applied as a preparation for treatment, a freestanding brief intervention, an enduring clinical style, or a fall- back approach when motivational obstacles are encountered.' Miller and Rollnick, Journal of Cognitive Psychotherapy: An International Quarterly, Vl 18, *4, 2004
The above excerpt is from the article 'Talking Oneself Into Change: Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and Therapeutic Process.'
DARN+C, which I have discussed before is reviewed regarding the interactions of the parts of change. Broken down, D is Desire, A is Ability, R is Reason, and N is Need. If you focus on these elements in eliciting change talk, you can help a client move along the path toward change and increase the likelihood of Commitment talk which then leads to Behavior Change. If there is no Commitment talk, it highly unlikely any change will occur.
Let's return to Jane Doe from last month's MI News.
Jane Doe has been discussing her overall health concerns with the health educator at her medical clinic. She began by talking about upset she is about her weight gain of 20 pounds over the last year.
We'll assume that the interview has progressed. J is client; I is interviewer. This could also be a way to summarize before moving to Stage 2 of MI, which we will discuss more next month.
I; 'So let's see where you stand, from what we have discussed: You really want to get this weight off and keep it off this time (strong Desire). When you look at whether you have what it takes (Ability), you realize you have been finding ways to exercise at least 30 minutes 3-4 times a week and if you can to that, you can lose weight also. Reasons you have cited are better health status, look better, role model for your family, increased energy. You know you Need to do this because of your new diabetic status and your mild difficulty with hypertension. So, where does that leave you?
J: 'I am going to do this and I want us to talk about the various ideas you let me read about last week. Before I leave today, I will make a plan on how to start and set a reasonable goal for myself. (Strong Commitment).
And so the dialogue continues to a change plan and solidifying commitment. Remember the commitment language has to be strong at the end of the interview for the best predictor of behavior change.
For more information on MI training and Cathy Cole visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com
Additional Educational/Coaching Offerings: Use of the MITI (Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Code) for feedback on taped interviews.
Onsite workshops: one to three day training in MI for agencies or educational consortiums
Onsite consultation: Preparing your agency for MI. Combining this with specific training for agency staff increases the effectiveness of implementing MI.
Additinal Advanced MI training: 8 one hour teleclasses for active case supervision and focus on MI skills or on site training for staff groups already trained in MI; feedback on tapes using the MITI.
MI Coaching: assessment of a taped client session with phone supervisory consultation; feedback on tapes using the MITI.
For information on any of these MI trainings, send email to cathy@cathycoletraining.com
Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW is an educator and clinician.
She received her Masters of Science in Social Work from
the University of Tennessee and has maintained a varied clinical and
education practice throughout her career. Since her training in
Motivational Interviewing in 1995, she has provided extensive training.
For more information on Cathy visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com
To contact Cathy, use cathy@cathycoletraining.com
cathycoletraining Mission: to provide excellent education and coaching with a specific focus on the use of Motivational Interviewing for exploring and resolving the natural ambivalence for change. Training in the use of Motivational Interviewing is offered on site or via teleconference. Contact Cathy at cathy@cathycoletraining.com for more information or visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com
For more information on Motivational Interviewing, visit the web site http://www.motivationalinterview.org
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