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Implementation of Rural Health Transformation
Fidelity in Action Rural Health Transformation Funding Is Coming — But Implementation Is the Real Work It has been fascinating to watch where the federal government is investing in healthcare right now, particularly through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). These investments are significant, and they signal a growing recognition ...
Blending Motivational Interviewing and Interpersonal Communication
The Change Conversation During a recent Motivational Interviewing training I had the pleasure of facilitating, one participant asked me a question that sat with me well after the training concluded. “Is this how you communicate in your personal life with your friends and family?” My immediate response was “Yes, I ...
Empathy Improves Outcomes
Fidelity in Action Control feels efficient. Empathy feels soft and time consuming. What we know through Motivational Interviewing is that it’s quite the opposite. When you objectively assess any situation where control was used for efficiency, you can unpack the chaos and discord that occurs. When you watch the expression ...
Helping Heal: The Science and Spirit that Transforms Trauma
The Change Conversation I’m coming up on a year since starting Helping Heal: The Science and Spirit That Transforms Trauma, and I keep noticing the same paradox. The more I try to get it exactly right, the more I rewrite, refine, and rework ideas which helps things become more clear ...
Resolving Challenges in Behavioral Health
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. In this episode, we embark on a thought-provoking discussion on the ...
Jury Duty Insights: Empathy and Civic Duty in the Courtroom
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. This episode explores how empathy and effective communication are pivotal during ...
Navigating Compliance and Empowerment in Professional Settings
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. In this engaging episode delves into the intricate balance between compliance ...
Unpacking Politics: A Dialogue on Politics, Values, and Civility II
About this Episode We hope you found value in part one of this podcast. Thank you for joining us for this second segment. Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, ...
Unpacking Politics: A Dialogue on Politics, Values, and Civility I
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. In this engaging episode we delve into the intricate dynamics of ...
Gaining Insights and Gaining Clarity in Motivational Interviewing
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. The podcast features a guest, Falin Wilson, a counselor at OnTrack ...
Focus Mountain: Climbing Towards Behavioral Change
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. In this episode we delve into the complexities of sustaining behavioral ...
Strength in Crisis: Navigating Trauma with Motivational Interviewing
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. In this episode, we discuss the critical role of communication in ...
Empathy, Ethics, and Impact: Helping Heal Ourselves and Others
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. This episode offers an insightful and heartfelt exploration of the intricacies ...
Interviewing John Gilbert: His Investment in Motivational Interviewing
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. This episode provides a rich and insightful journey into the realms ...
Paths to the Peak: New Year, New Journeys
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve.As we step into the New Year, this episode serves as a ...
Behavior Change in a Compliance-Based System: A Conversation with Judge Mary Logan II
About this Episode We hope you found value in part one of this podcast. Thank you for joining us for this second segment. Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes ...
Behavior Change in a Compliance-Based System: A Conversation with Judge Mary Logan I
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve.The episode focuses on the intersection of communication strategies and the justice ...
Be the Change – Integrating Integrity and Effectiveness in Helping Professions
About this Episode We hope you found value in part one of this podcast. Thank you for joining us for this second segment. Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes ...
New Year’s Resolution: Embracing New Beginnings and Sustaining Change
About this Episode We hope you found value in part one of this podcast. Thank you for joining us for this second segment. Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes ...
Harnessing the Power of Communication
About this Episode Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve.In this episode, we discuss the importance of effective communication in organizations ...
