by anna | Aug 23, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Learning Motivational Interviewing is likened to learning to play a musical instrument—it takes time and practice. Attending one or two MI trainings does not make for a skilled MI practitioner. One of the ways we learn is by reflecting on our client interactions. If... by anna | Feb 8, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Dear Colleagues, The emotional and physical demands of caregiving, coupled with vicarious exposure to trauma, can strain even the most resilient person. This week, we thought we’d share some ideas for taking care of yourself while caring for others. Create community.... by anna | Jan 18, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Behavior change is a process, and people often approach change from all the wrong angles. BJ Fogg, a Stanford University professor, talks about 10 mistakes people make when trying to change their behavior: 1. Relying on willpower for long-term change. Imagine... by anna | Jan 5, 2017 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
I recently spent three days assisting a motivational interviewing training in San Francisco with the one and only Steve Berg-Smith. If you ever have a chance to attend a training with this gem of a human being, I highly recommend it! I thought I’d share some of my top... by anna | Sep 30, 2016 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
When someone shares the news of a life changing diagnosis with the people in their lives, they are often overwhelmed by the amount of advice they receive about supplements that could help, miracle cures, magic diets, personal stories about what worked for me, my... by anna | Jul 27, 2016 | Embodied Practitioner, Motivational Interviewing
Years ago, I came across this idea that our presence—the way we hold space for people—is the most motivating thing about us. In Motivational Interviewing, we often talk about the spirit and the skills. You can do the skills, like ask open-ended questions, but if you... 