MI Rules Sept 07 MI News
MOTIVATION NEWS
Published by Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
September 2007 http://www.cathycoletraining.com (MI training since 1995) We sit together~ My thoughts you do recapture And bring out the hope Cole, 2007
NEWSLETTER FEATURE ARTICLE
MI RULES/THINGS TO REMEMBER
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.
ONSITE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
2008 ONSITE TRAINING DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN OCTOBER
ONSITE TRAINING DATES 2007 LOCATION: CHAPEL HILL/CARRBORO, NORTH CAROLINA SOME VACANCIES REMAIN IN ALL THREE WORKSHOPS
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 and is payable in advance.
INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING October 16-18. 2007 A Three day workshop covering the basics with ample opportunity for coached practice A 3 day workshop at the Century Center, Carrboro, NC Carrboro is adjacent to Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $550, 18 hours CE; ASWB continuing education pending Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Onsite Training
ADVANCED MI TRAINING November 5-7, 2007 A 3 day workshop with an emphasis on coached practice Century Center, Carrboro, NC Carrboro is adjacent to Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $550, 15 hours CE; ASWB continuing education pending Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
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DISTANCE LEARNING TRAINING--DATE CHANGE
FALL 07 TELECLASS--An 8 hour distance learning course as an Introduction to MI; lecture, demonstration and active practice. ALL NEW CURRICULUM WITH PRACTICE EACH WEEK! 8 hours of CE. ASWB continuing education pending Course if limited to 10 participants Course will meet Mondays from 5-6 PM ET Course dates: October 8 through November 26, 2007 $440 early registration; $460 after September 10, 2007 Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve space
For details, visit http://www.cathycoletraining.com under Distance Learning Training--future
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.
COMING THIS YEAR! As all of you know, taking action is proof of resolving ambivalence. Making a public declaration of what this action will be is a further commitment step. So, it that spirit, I am announcing that I am taking the initial steps to create a series of MI demonstration DVDs and a MI book/ digest/practice guide. Both of these are intended to supplement the already existing excellent MI text and training videos. I'll let you know when these are ready!
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.
SEPTEMBER MAIN FEATURE
MI RULES/THINGS TO REMEMBER
As all of you know, there is no set order of how we use MI methods other than starting with an open question and remaining in the elicit, respond, elicit dance. However, over the years of training, I have developed what I call, If there were MI rules or things to remember. Here is the ever evolving list and some explanation.
- When in doubt, use a reflection. A reflection remains an attempt to understand and to encourage the client to expand on the ambivalence around change; you can't go wrong with an accurate reflection.
- Make no assumptions. No guess work is involved with MI; our clients are the experts in their lives and call tell us all we need to know.
- Ask the client and you will always learn: The nature of the ambivalence The degree of importance, confidence and readiness What the client thinks is important Where the client wants to start What the client wants to do How the client plans to reach the goal What the client needs from you
- Change is not linear; two steps forward and one step back is often common as any of us attempt to make changes; remember, we are always assessing where the client is on the continuum of DARN CATS.
- Taking a step back can undermine client confidence. Helping a client look at any measure of success at change can serve to support self efficacy.
- Reasons for making change are not always apparent or LOGICAL. What motivates a person for change is not predictable. The reasons just need to make sense to the client; they may not make the same sense to us.
- People are willing to make changes in some areas and not in others when dealing with a problem that has multiple areas of change possibilities.
- Do not use a question to 'roll with resistance'. If you say 'no' in some way and I say 'why?', you are likely to mount stronger arguments for saying 'no'. There are 8 ways to roll with resistance. None of them involve an immediate question in the face of resistance. 9.MAKE NO ASSUMPTIONS---our clients will always tell us what we need to know.
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: 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
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cathycoletraining, inc Cathy Cole, President 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 919-382-8102
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