Motivational Interviewing December News--Complex Reflections
MOTIVATION NEWS
Published by Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
December 2005 http://www.cathycoletraining.com \"What People Need is a Good Listening To\" Mary Lou Casey
MOTIVATION NEWS MAIN FEATURE COMPLEX REFLECTIONS
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ABOUT MY WORKSHOPS: I have provided MI training since 1995, following my training with Drs. Miller and Rollnick. My teaching approach is very pragmatic, focusing on the core concepts of MI and allowing the learning to progress from direct practice.
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 audio-tape 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.
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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.
COMPLEX REFLECTIONS
Despite our natural tendency to ask questions, each time I observe folks using a reflection in MI, I am reminded of the importance of this way of interacting. A reflection, NOT FOLLOWED BY A QUESTION (our natural tendency) is an invitation to the speaker to continue, to go deeper.
In particular, a complex reflection that captures meaning/ feelings either directly expressed or inferred often allows the speaker to explore in a new dimension. It is also a strong relationship builder, allowing the client to recognize that you are truly working to understand. A good rule of thumb is to do a complex reflection at any time you hear or observe feelings. Disregard whatever next thought or question you had formulated and just reflect.
Here is how it might sound:
Client ©: I just can’t imagine putting my mom in a nursing home; It is so painful.
Interviewer (I): The pain is so strong, it hinders knowing the best thing to do.
©: I never thought it would come to this; she has always been the strong one, helping all of us out.
I: It’s a big loss to you, your mom’s changes.
©: Yes, it is like having her dead while she is still alive. I want to do the best for her, like she always has for us.
I: Taking care in the best way will let you give back to her at this time in her life.
©: I want to make the best decision for her care, not just do what makes me feel best.
And so the conversation continues.
Keep practicing!
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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.
Additional 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
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