A1: I Speak MI: 6 Steps to Enhance Your MI Skills
Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD, Associate Professor and Director, Didactic Program in Dietetics, California State University, Chico, CA
While learning Motivational Interviewing (MI) is easy, becoming proficient requires some practice. In this workshop, you will learn six steps to making client interactions more MI-adherent. You will leave with a plan and some concrete counseling strategies that you can start to use immediately, ultimately leading to satisfied and motivated clients. The session will include opportunities to try MI skills through creative and innovative activities in a supportive environment, where stumbling and fumbling over your words is encouraged!
A2: Effective Data Visualization