When in Doubt, REFLECT!
When in Doubt, REFLECT! Training participants often name the helpfulness of practicing reflective listening. It reminds us to sit back, drop our shoulders, and just listen! It pulls us out of problem-solving, persuading, and arguing for change. When YOU are getting...
Listen Up! Free audio resources for MI
Listen Up! Free audio resources for MI Y’all! Did you know there are now a bunch of podcasts on Motivational Interviewing?The explosion of podcasts has been hard to keep up with. Sometimes I go into deep dives into my favorite podcasts.Other times, I remember to...
Why take a break with advice-giving & fixing?
Why take a break with advice-giving & fixing? What’s wrong with jumping in with your ideas, and fixing something when someone has a problem? Let’s start with an important term and definition. Motivational Interviewing has named this ‘fixing’ behavior our Righting...
Could You Use a Hug? Affirmations and Motivational Interviewing
Could You Use a Hug? Affirmations and Motivational Interviewing In Motivational Interviewing, affirmations are like ‘hugs with words.’I’m kinda thinking we could all use a good hug right now. I sure could. Helping professionals are TAXED right now!Affirmations are...
Hillary Bolter