Motivational Interviewing (MI) Drop-In Practice and Feedback:
1 hr per session
Appropriate for anyone who have a foundational knowledge of MI
Practice and feedback is an important part of learning MI. Just like learning to drive a car or ride a bike, reading about it or watching examples is rarely enough to be able to do it smoothly and confidently. Motivational Interviewing video conference sessions give you the opportunity to practice applying the knowledge and skills that you have learned. And just like driving or riding a bike, skills that are unused can get rusty, so ongoing practice and feedback helps skills stay fresh.
Sessions are conducted in groups with up to 4 learners and a CCMI trainer.
Examples of how you may choose to spend your time include:
- Clarification of a topic: Learn more about information covered in your workshop or
online course. You will receive a short description or demonstration, have an
opportunity to briefly discuss the topic, practice and get feedback on skills as needed. - Case study: Bring a situation with a patient or client that you would like to discuss. This
would be a situation where you might be “stuck” or would benefit from a new
perspective and how to apply what you learned from your workshop or online course.
Be prepared to describe the situation. The group will discuss the situation and the
principles or skills that might apply and practice and get feedback on skills as needed. - Role play: The CCMI trainer will play a patient or client and you will have an opportunity
to practice your skills and then receive feedback from your group members and the
trainer. You may want to focus on a particular skill, such as “I’d like to work on complex
reflections.” - Real play: The CCMI trainer will discuss an area of their own lives that they are
ambivalent about. Ask an open-ended question to start the discussion like “What would
you like to talk about today?” You will use your MI OARS (open-ended questions,
affirmations, reflections & summaries) to support them through the conversation. A
feedback sandwich will be used to provide feedback. - Your idea: You may have an additional way that you would like to spend your time
working with a knowledgeable trainer and your peers.
Contact us for more information about rates.