October MI News Commitment/Change Plans
MOTIVATION NEWS
Published by Cathy Cole, MSSW, LCSW Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
October 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
COMMITMENT AND BEGINNING PLAN
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
Cathy Cole Training, provider * 1177, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Cathy Cole Training maintains responsibility for the program.
Social workers participating in this course will receive clinical social work continuing education clock hours. Other professionals need to check with appropriate boards to determine acceptance of ASWB approved CE. 2008 ONSITE TRAINING DATES:
November 17-19, 2008---TWO OPENINGS FOR THIS WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING 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, 15.5 hours CE Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot Payment accepted via check or credit card at http://www.cathycoletraining.com/paypal_payments.php
2009 Training Dates: INTRODUCTION TO MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING February 17-19, 2009 July 20-22, 2009 November 10-12, 2009 Century Center, Carrboro, NC Carrboro is adjacent to Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $595, 15.5 hours CE; ASWB approved provider Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
ADVANCED MI TRAINING May 11-13,2009 September 14-16, 2009 Century Center, Carrboro, NC Carrboro is adjacent to Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $595, 15.5 hours CE; ASWB approved provider Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
PROVIDING SUPERVISION March 30-April 1, 2009 I now offer a 3 day workshop focused on coding of interviews using the MITI and providing supervision via the use of an adaptation of the MIA STEP supervisory format. In this workshop, the principles of providing supervision in an MI consistent format are discussed, interviews are scored from the supervisory and supervisee perspective, as well as the MITI, and practice sessions are conducted in providing supervision. Century Center, Carrboro, NC Carrboro is adjacent to Chapel Hill, NC Limited to 15 participants $595, 15.5hours CE; ASWB approved provider Please email cathy@cathycoletraining.com to reserve a spot
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.
THE PATH FOR BECOMING A TRAINER FOR MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING If you are considering becoming a trainer in MI, you will be expected to demonstrate proficiency in MI. Applications are reviewed for indication of both introductory and advanced MI training as well as supervision of MI fidelity. I am able to assist you in all of these areas.
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 and
proposal tailored to your agency.
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, the justice system, 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.
OCTOBER MAIN FEATURE
COMMITMENT AND BEGINNING CHANGE PLAN
Let's return to our college student from June, July, and August; we'll call her Betty. As you recall, she had to complete counseling for an infraction of the college alcohol policy, first answering measures/outcomes of alcohol use and having a feedback session. The following is the last part of the interview in the August MI News. C is for client; I is for interviewer
C: Yes, my roomie said maybe she would like them, even though she does not drink all that much. She said maybe it would be interesting to see what a party where people don't make fools of themselves and throw up might be fun.
I: She was encouraging to you. (complex reflection)
C: Well, tonight is coffee shop night; I think I will go again; they said something about shooting pool at the student union also....I always wanted to learn. Maybe I'll ask my roomie to go to the party Saturday. I figure if I am not going to drink, I should at least have some fun!
I: You are willing to try this out and have a plan. How likely is it that you will do tonight's plan and go to the party? (checking the degree of commitment)
C: Oh, I will definitely do all of it.....it was way too boring just sitting in my room studying!
I: I'll look forward to hearing how it went next week.
Betty is now returning and we will look at the mix of commitment to make change and the ongoing evolution of a change plan that is mostly focused on the exactly how that change will look for her. Consequently we will be focusing on Stage 2 of MI, Increasing Commitment to Change, while carefully attending to supporting whatever degree of change Betty commits to.
It remains important for Betty to make changes that work for her and to avoid telling her what to do. As you read, you may want to read what the client says and then think of what you might be inclined to say before reading my response.
I: Hi Betty, it's good to see you. Where should we start today? (open question that allows Betty to set the agenda)
C: Well, I am pretty excited! My roomie and I went to one of those parties where NO ONE drinks and we had fun!
I: You are amazed and very happy about this! (complex reflection)
C: Right! And, I went to the student union thing and tried to shoot pool....not so good at it but we laughed a lot.
I: You are beginning to experience some good things about not drinking. (complex reflection)
C: I might be able to do this....at least stop drinking for a while until I manage to avoid probation and then figure out whether I can drink at all.
I: You are making strong efforts, really making changes. (affirmation)
C: Thanks for saying that. My roomie says the same thing; I don't know what others that I party with might say.
I: You have some concerns about other people but you also feel good about your changes. (double sided reflection)
C: Well, I don't know that I should care about what they say. These new people like me; they have fun without drinking, told me what they have done to ignore what others say......and they are cute....not all sad and down faced!
I: You are really blown away that NON DRINKERS are not boring! (amplified reflection, said in a playful, non sarcastic way)
C: (laughs)....it is a surprise to me!
I: So what is your ongoing plan? (strengthening commitment and moving toward more specifics)
C: I am definitely not going to drink the rest of the semester; I'm going to hang out with this group; some of them told me about a web site you can read that helps you think more about drinking/reasons, stuff like that. I'm going to look at that too; maybe I'll learn something.
I: A strong plan. (affirmation) I'll see you next week.
Keep practicing!
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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
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