A Refresher with a Focus on Conversation Styles MI 5-08
MOTIVATION NEWS
Published by Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
May 2008 http://www.cathycoletraining.com (MI training since 1995) We sit together~ My thoughts you reflect And hope springs forth Cole, 2007
NEWSLETTER FEATURE ARTICLE
A REFRESHER ON MI WITH A FOCUS ON GUIDING, FOLLOWING AND DIRECTING
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:
SUPERVISING MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING---REGISTER NOW!! June 23-25, 2008 http://www.cathycoletraining.com/trainingsupervisingmi.php Purpose of workshop: to provide a format for self assessment, supervision or peer consultation for determining level of and improvement of MI consistent skills.
Format: use on the MIA STEP process to rate recorded interviews
Participants should be knowledgeable of Motivational Interviewing with the ability to demonstrate and recognize skills that are consistent with the practice of MI. This is not a workshop to train the use of MI skills but participants already practicing MI can expect an increased awareness of MI consistent practice and be able to compare their level of practice to the standards.
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 Payment accepted via check or credit card at http://www.cathycoletraining.com/paypal_payments.php
INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING: August 18-20, 2008 http://www.cathycoletraining.com/trainingaugustintroductiontomi.php November 17-19, 2008 http://www.cathycoletraining.com/trainingnovemberintroductiontomi.ph p Three day workshops covering the basics with ample opportunity for coached practice 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 Payment accepted via check or credit card at http://www.cathycoletraining.com/paypal_payments.php
ADVANCED MI TRAINING October 13-15, 2008 http://www.cathycoletraining.com/trainingoctoberadvancedmi.php Three day workshops 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 Payment accepted via check or credit card at http://www.cathycoletraining.com/paypalpayments.php
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.
ADOPTING THE MI PRINCIPLES ON AN AGENCY LEVEL
The fullest implementation of MI is achieved when staff are trained in the use
of
MI and all of the operation of the agency is consistent with MI principles. I
offer
consultation that will assess all levels of function in the agency, from how the
phones are answered, clients greeted, intake achieved and provide guidance
in making changes to incorporate MI into the full process of work. At a
recent
workshop, a staff member, responding to a crisis, remarked that he was able
to
handle the situation more effectively by using MI as an approach. A
receptionist
remarked that she now would use MI in her client interactions.
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.
Onsite training is limited to 15 participants for Supervising MI, Advanced and Introductory MI.
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 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. Additional source material: Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems, ed. Arkowitz, Westra, Miller, and Rollnick, Guilford 2007; Motivational Interviewing In Health Care, Rollnick, Miller, and Butler, Guilford, 2007.
MAY MAIN FEATURE A REFRESHER ON MI WITH A FOCUS ON GUIDING, FOLLOWING AND DIRECTING
Motivational Interviewing is: &978; A way to have a conversation with another person who is not certain about making a behavioral change &978; Recognizes that ambivalence is normal and needs to be explored &*978; The method of the conversation focuses on what is important to the other person, what is getting in the way, what change would look like, and where the person would like to begin
MI involves the conversation styles of: &978; Guiding—partnering to determine where we are going and how are we going to get there; use of open questions that focus on eliciting change talk &978; Following—listening with the goal of being able to reflect back to assure understanding and to offer an invitation to say more &*978; Directing—Seeking or providing information
Conversation styles involve: &978; Asking &978; Really Listening &978; Responding with a focus on using reflections as much as possible, keeping a ratio of no more than three questions to one reflection or a higher standard one question with two reflections &978; The client speaking more than the counselor &*978; Setting a mutual agenda
Conversation style does not involve: &978; Question after question, even if they are open questions! &978; Telling the client what to do/how to solve the problem &978; Providing feedback or information without permission &978; Dismissing what the client sees as important
Asking might sound like this in the three conversation styles: &978; How does drinking impact your life? (directing…I want information) &978; What would work for you to help you change that pattern? (guiding-- working with client to solve problem) &*978; How are you holding up with trying to avoid drinking? (following with the goal of understanding)
Following might sound like this in the three conversation styles: &978; You understand that drinking and drug use can create problems but you are not certain how this applies to you. (directing--I hear what you are asking for) &978; You are concerned that getting into trouble with drinking and using will mess up your college goals. (guiding) &*978; This whole focus on drinking and using has really caused you lots of worry. (following)
Directing might sound like this in the three conversation styles:
&978; The best choice I can suggest is to avoid any marijuana use during this
probation time. (directing--this is what I recommend)
&978; Not using during this probation time is what we recommend, but what do
you think about trying this? (guiding)
&*978; It is stressful to change a pattern, like socializing by using substances.
(following)
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.
Use of a structured supervisory feedback form for targeting competence and places for improvement in MI practice based on the MIA STEP materials.
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, 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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