Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Motivational Enhancement (ME) for Health Care Professionals

This workshop is designed for health care professionals across various disciplines (including but not limited to, physical therapists, occupational therapists, SLPs, and mental health providers who work in medical settings). adhere to treatment recommendations, complete homework, and make behavioral changes in service of their overall health goals; this experience can be extremely frustrating for both the provider and the patient. Motivational Interviewing (MI)and Motivational Enhancement (ME) techniques can be a straightforward approach to building rapport, fostering patient buy-in, increasing motivation, and enhancing patient outcomes with reduced frustration for all parties involved. This workshop will provide the basic foundational toolsassociated with MI and ME, enabling providers to immediatelyapply these techniques in their practice.

Target Audience: Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Speech-Language Pathologists, Athletic Trainers

Highlights

• Learn foundational Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement techniques you can apply immediately to build rapport and elicit patient motivation.
• Use MI/ME to structure conversations that supporttreatment adherence, homework follow-through, and behavior change.