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Interviewing Blog
Hi, I’m Hillary Logan
LCSW, LCAS
Member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
At MI Center for Change, Motivational Interviewing is our passion. Motivational Interviewing will help you become more effective and efficient as you support clients’ change!
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Why is it called Motivational Interviewing??
I had a hard time with the name ‘Motivational Interviewing’ initially. It sounded like a cheerleading kind of thing-- is it about ME motivating my CLIENTS to change? That sounds like what I’m already trying to do and it’s exhausting! Nope! It’s...
Releasing My Expectations, OVER and OVER Again
Sometimes, I just gotta acknowledge that my own grief is getting in my way of helping other people change. I’m not talking about grief related to the losses happening in clients lives, like the more obvious events & losses. Those are hard too! I’m talking about...
When Strong Emotions Cloud our Thinking…Reflect!
Have you ever noticed that when your emotions are strong, it's harder to think clearly? Strong emotions, whether fear or anger or worry, can take over and we can struggle to problem-solve effectively. Let's say your client is unsure about a big decision in her life,...
Do’s and Don’ts of MI
You are in the business of helping people change! Yet sometimes you may inadvertently say things that contribute to client resistance to change. Let’s take a look! I invite you to ask yourself these questions: Do I listen more than I talk? Or am I talking more than...
Vampire Spells and Other Things I Learn When I’m Curious
One night recently, I tucked my youngest daughter in for bed, as usual. But she just didn’t fall asleep. What on earth is going on? Maybe starting back to school has her keyed up? “You ok honey? Do you need anything?” I asked, one of the many times I walked by her...
Sensitive Topics! Developing discrepancy & Remaining Curious!
We've all had situations when we have an issue or concern to address with a client...maybe a client didn't tell the truth, or follow a rule in an organization, or maybe they're engaging in reckless behavior and you're concerned about their safety. So we are faced...
Are your clients stuck?
Let’s change that!
Hi, I’m Hillary Logan
At MI Center for Change, Motivational Interviewing is our passion. Motivational Interviewing will help you become more effective and efficient as you support clients’ change!