Strengthening Commitment 1-07 MI News
MOTIVATION NEWS
Published by Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
January 2007 http://www.cathycoletraining.com (MI training since 1995) \"What People Need is a Good Listening To\" Mary Lou Casey
NEWSLETTER FEATURE ARTICLE STRENGTHENING COMMITMENT TO CHANGE
IF YOU DO NOT SEE TRAINING THAT WILL FIT YOUR NEEDS, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT cathy@cathycoletraining.com IN ORDER TO DISCUSS HOW I CAN PROVIDE TRAINING TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS. I FREQUENTLY TRAVEL TO AGENCIES OR CONFERENCES TO PROVIDE MI TRAINING.
EARLY ENROLLMENT FOR THE NEXT MI TELECLASS ENDS MONDAY JANUARY 8, 2007. SIGN UP NOW! TELECLASS DETAILS ARE BELOW.
ONSITE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
ONSITE TRAINING DATES 2007 LOCATION: CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA
Select the dates and training that works for you. Email me at cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot and then complete the registration from the web site Payment is either by check or credit card
INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING March 19-21, 2007 October 8-10. 2007 A Three day workshop covering the basics with ample opportunity for coached practice A 3 day workshop at the Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $650, 19 hours CE; NASW CE Provider * 886383517 Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Onsite Training
ADVANCED MI TRAINING April 31-May 2, 2007 November 5-7, 2007 A 2 1/2 day workshop with an emphasis on coached practice Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $650, 15 hours CE; NASW CE Provider * 886383517 Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Onsite Training
DISTANCE LEARNING TRAINING
WINTER 07 TELECLASS--An 8 hour distance learning course as an Introduction to MI; lecture, demonstration and active practice. 8 hours of CE. NASW CE Provider * 886383517' Course if limited to 10 participants Course will meet Mondays from 5-6 PM ET January 22 through March 12, 2007 $440 early registration; $460 after January 8, 2007 Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve space
For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Distance Learning Training
There will be a Fall 07 TELECLASS--dates to be determined
MI COACHING--TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ONGOING SUPERVISION OF YOUR MI PROGRESS VIA 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. Generally, this coaching takes place by phone. You can arrange for individual or group coaching. Please email me at cathy@cathycoletraining for more information.
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 participant's 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.
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.
Here is the MI News feature from January 06. Reread it and then let's check in on what happened over the year and how Stage 2, Strengthening Commitment to Change might apply. I'll call the client Jane.
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS AND THE VALUE OF MI
It's that time of the year again...the excitement of a new year as it spreads out with all of its possibilities...a time that so many make resolutions for change. Using MI methods can be particularly helpful when assisting folks discuss these plans which often are global in nature, 'I want to go the gym more often'; 'I want to lose weight.'
We can be very helpful in having conversations that focus on asking open questions , avoiding the tendency to make a plan, underestimate the possible barriers.
Perhaps it would go like this, (C) is for client, (I) is for interviewer:
C: 'I really want to go to the gym more often this year'.
I: 'Why have you decided that?' (open question)
C: 'I know it is good for me to get exercise and I just might be
able to lose some weight; plus, my doctor said I might be able to
control these slightly high blood sugars and my tendency for
high blood pressure.'
I: 'Strong health reasons are your motivators.' (complex reflection)
C: 'Now I just have to convince myself that I can do it, not make
excuses'
I: 'What might get in your way?' (open question)
C: 'The usual stuff... making the time, the commitment, making
it important.'
I; 'What might help you with the commitment?' (open question)
C: 'When I exercised regularly a couple of years ago, I just worked
it into my day, didn't worry about the gym; I found creative ways
to do it without adding an extra time commitment.'
I: 'You were successful that way in the past; now you are talking about
the gym.' (reflection)
C: 'Hmm, that's right! Why don't I just go back to what worked in the past?'
I: 'Well, maybe looking at both ideas would be helpful....the reasons for and
the reasons not for the gym and the same for doing like you did in the past.'
(MI consistent advice about a possible approach)
C: 'That's a good idea; I really want this to work so I need to be certain
what I am going to do.'
And so the conversation continued and Jane decided to return to her previously successful way of incorporating exercise during the day.
January 2007 Strengthening commitment to change is stage 2 of MI, that time when the client has increased importance and confidence in making change and is ready for a secure plan. One aspect of follow up is checking on how the plan is going and helping to fine tune or address movement away from the change plan.
I: 'Hi Jane; we haven't seen each other for a year; how did the plan for exercise work out for you?' (open question; agenda setting) C: 'I would say overall, I did well. I managed to find time at least 3, sometimes more, days a week to do some kind of exercise. All of those health problems are more stable; I am making progress.' I: 'You are accomplishing what you wanted to, sticking to it.' (affirmation) C: 'Yes, and now I have even a greater challenge with this that I need to work on.' I: 'What is that?' (open question) C: 'I have decided to return to school for more training and I am concerned that getting so focused on this new thing will throw me off track with taking care of myself and I'll lose those health gains.' I: 'An big new venture combined with wanting to stay healthy'. (reflection) C: 'Right' I: 'What is the most useful way for us to talk about this now?' (allowing for agenda setting) C: 'I think the biggest thing is figuring out a new routine, you know, taking classes, studying, assignments, and doing what I need for health.' I: 'Sometimes it is useful to talk about typical days, the pattern of the week, or a particular block of time and then looking at how all of it might fit. That's one idea I have about how to go about it.' (MI consistent advice) C: 'That could be a good start; right now it all feels like a big blur and I work best when I have an idea of the routine.'
And so the conversation continues so that Jane can incorporate this new venture while at the same time continuing her commitment to the changes she made in the last year. . Keep practicing!
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.
Additional Advanced MI training: Telephone conferencing 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
(919) 967-9653 — 
cathy@cathycoletraining.com© 2009 Cathy Cole Training, Inc.