Ask-Offer-Ask!
Reading Time: 2 minutesSometimes I forget that I can’t make other people change. But I do know that when I forget this, I actually make it harder for them to change. Why? Because when I forget that I can’t make other people change, I fall into persuading, convincing,...
Sum Sum Sum It Up!
Reading Time: < 1 minutesThe OARS deep dive continues! This is the fourth and final in my OARS series as it relates to CHANGE TALK. First, I talked about Open ended questions, then Affirmations. Then, I shared about Reflections, and finally today, SUMMARIES!...
Reflections that Go Somewhere
Reading Time: 2 minutesOARS deep dive time! This is the third in my OARS series as it relates to CHANGE TALK. First, I talked about Open ended questions, then Affirmations. Today, it’s all about REFLECTIONS that go somewhere!! When you are learning MI, chances are,...
Polishing Up on Those OQ’s
Reading Time: 2 minutesOQ stands for Open-ended Questions in Motivational Interviewing. And today, we are going to go beyond just OQs and talk about WHAT kind of OQ’s we use… OQ’s are the first of the O.A.R.S. skills- the microskills of Motivational Interviewing....
Asking Permission First
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe all have those moments when we’re talking to someone who is telling you about a struggle or challenge, and you think to yourself, “I know what will help. I have a great idea for you! I’ve had other people deal with this same...
Hillary Bolter