Underlying messages of Reflective Listening
Underlying messages of Reflective Listening Have you ever gone to a friend with a dilemma, and they in turn give you advice, or talk about their own experience with a similar dilemma?Maybe that advice or perspective was just what you needed. Or maybe, you really just...
Bill Miller & Motivational Interviewing as a Way of Being
Bill Miller & Motivational Interviewing as a Way of Being I was recently chatting with someone about Motivational Interviewing as a way of being. A way of being?I thought it was a skill set? An Evidence-Based Practice? Motivational Interviewing is actually all of...
Breaking MI down into Baby Steps!
Breaking MI down into Baby Steps! When I think about “Baby Steps,” I can’t help but recall Bill Murray in the movie What About Bob, when he has the goldfish around his neck in a jar and is shuffling down the street muttering to himself, “Baby steps to the market, baby...
The Voice Inside
The Voice Inside There is a voice inside of youthat whispers all day long,”I feel that this is right for me,I know that this is wrong.”No teacher, preacher, parent, friendor wise man can decidewhat’s right for you – just listen tothe voice that...
Bucking Horses and MI Change
Bucking Horses and MI Change If you haven’t read my message from last week about Motivational Interviewing and horse training, check it out!I have one more favorite moment from the Monty Roberts horse whisperer video as the trainer is guiding a wild mustang to accept...
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