Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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What Is Motivational Interviewing?

“… a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.”    Miller & Rollnick, 2013

Staff Training on motivational interviewing, or MI... consists of:

1. Learn the Spirit of MI and how to endorse it
2. Learn the practical guidelines for principles and communication skills in MI
3. Learn the techniques to communicate (OARS)
4. Explain how your staff can use Motivational Interviewing techniques to engage patients in their care. 
5. Understand the importance in not just talking to patients, but communicating in such a way that is both meaningful and engaging
6. Demonstrate adequate knowledge through an “open-note” exam