[No CEs] Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an internationally recognized Evidence-Based Practice and powerful tool for rehabilitation professionals to empower individuals in finding their best quality of life. MI is a method of communication that eliminates tension/blame/discord in a conversation and focuses on values-driven solutions to assist individuals in moving past their ambivalence in the decision making and change process. We will take a brief look into the process of motivational interviewing and how rehabilitation professionals can explore, assess, motivate and foster sustainable behavior change in by tapping intrinsic motivation.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:1. Distinguish between a compliance model and a behavior change model
2. Identify how Righting Reflex and Equipoise impacts effective communication
3. Recognize how expressing empathy reduces resistance
2. Identify how Righting Reflex and Equipoise impacts effective communication
3. Recognize how expressing empathy reduces resistance