These Blogs (like much of our content) tackle thought0provoking topics involving communication, leadership, personal development and communication tips. These fairly short, but thorough topics will share some ideas, and always end with a thought-provoking communication challenge that you can challenge yourself to do.
These Blogs will be updated Monthly.
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Video Podcast- What is Motivational Interviewing?
What is Motivational Interviewing Join us in this 30ish minute Podcast as we discuss, what is Motivational Interviewing ...
MI Minute: Verbal Interventions
Verbal Interventions What are verbal interventions in Motivational Interviewing? ...
Getting to know IFIOC-Tour of IFIOC!
Maybe you haven't been to our training center before? Or maybe you have but just want a behind the scenes look (especially at Christmas time!) Check out this short video highlighting our beautiful training center which we have nick named "Penthouse by the Falls!" ...
MI-Minute: Recency Effect
Recency Effect This is a really cool communication tip! The recency effect is not an MI specific tip, but more communication in general! Enjoy! ...
Podcast: Question-How can you prevent miscommunications?
Preventing Miscommunications Question from the audience, how can you prevent miscommunications? E-mail tami.calais@ifioc.com to submit questions for Casey to answer on his podcast! ...
Podcast: Question-How do you prevent Miscommunication?
Preventing Miscommunication Question from the audience: How do you prevent miscommunication in conversations? To submit questions e-mail tami.calais@ifioc.com ...
Blog- Trying to help others make Changes
Ever want to help a friend, loved one or spouse make some healthy life changes? Do they or you ever get stuck in the process? This blog is all about trying to help friends make changes, by understanding communication and the roadblock it can have on change. Check it out! ...
MI Minute- Person Centered Vs. Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered vs. Motivational Interviewing This short 60 second clip is all about understanding what the difference is between being person centered vs having a Motivational Interviewing approach ...
Behind the Scenes: The Whisper Challenge
The IFIOC team plays the "Whisper Challenge" from Jimmy Fallon! ...
Podcast-5 minutes after I’m dead
5 minutes after I’m dead. Join Casey, John and Tami as we discuss one of Casey’s favorite questions to help someone go from being “stuck” to unstuck! This riveting question, is all about helping people think about their legacy and how their decisions today can impact that legacy, check it ...
MI Minute-5 Intentions
5 intentions. Do you know what the 5 intentions are in the MICA coding and coaching process? Check out this short MI minute on the 5 intentions! According to the MICA-Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment ...
MI Minute-Guiding values
Guiding Values. This short MI minute is all about guiding values, check it out! ...
Behind the Scenes: Whisper Challenge
Have you seen Jimmy Fallon's the Whisper challenge? IFIOC takes on the Whisper challenge in this short 3 minute video ...
MI minute-Empathy, Sympathy & Compassion
Empathy, Sympathy and Compassion. Do you know the difference between these 3? Check out this week's MI minute for understanding Empathy, Sympathy AND Compassion much more! ...
Podcast: Executive Functioning
Executive Functioning What is it? Why do we want to know more about it? In this approximately 15 minute discussion Casey shares his insights on executive functioning and how it plays a pivotal role in empowering others to make decisions and use critical thinking skills. This podcast is also a ...
Blog – Getting engagement in Communication
Getting engagement in Communication Have you ever had one of those awkward conversations where the other person just doesn't seem to talk? Today we discuss how to help build engagement in those difficult conversations, so read away! Getting engagement in communication So you meet someone new, a colleague, a friend, ...
MI Minute-Leadership & MI
Leadership and MI. Check out this short MI minute on how MI can effect Leadership within an organization! ...
MI Minute-Strategic Reflections
Strategic Reflections This short 60 second video is on strategic reflections! Listen up for some tips on how and why this skill is important! ...
Seattle conference
Seattle Speaking conference Join the IFIOC team as we debrief on one of Casey's recent speaking engagements up in Seattle WA for King County! ...
Podcast: What is the tool Focus mountain?
Focus Mountain Listen in to this 30 minute Podcast to hear about a unique tool to IFIOC-Focus Mountain. What it is, how it's used and how it can be helpful in Motivational Interviewing and creating a values focused conversation. Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...