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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Behind the Scenes with IFIOC: Why MI/Why IFIOC?
This short video highlights why we all fell in love with the Motivational Interviewing process, and why we love being a part of IFIOC! ...
Podcast: When can you use Motivational Interviewing?
When can you use Motivational Interviewing? Listen to this short Podcast to find out! Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...
Blog – Empathy Revolution
Read up as this blog discuss's empathy, it's impact on the world and how one author noted the world needs a "Empathy Revolution". How Empathy can aid communication “Why the World needs a Empathy Revolution” A riveting article that has recently caught my attention. Jill Suttie explains Helen Reiss’s book ...
MI Minute-Reduce Resistance
Reducing Resistance, how do you do it? In this 1 minute tip, Casey explains how to reduce resistance! ...
MI Minute-What is Change talk?
Change talk? What is it? ...
Podcast: Does Fidelity really matter?
Does Fidelity really matter? Check out this Podcast on Fidelity. What is it? Why does it matter when it comes to learning a new skill. Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...
MI Minute: What is Sustain talk?
What is Sustain talk? ...
Blog – Listening and Communication
What impact does listening have when communicating-read this months blog to learn more! What Impact does listening have on communication? Have you ever thought to yourself, “Umm you never said that to me?!” Or “That’s not what I remember hearing.” Happens to ALL of us, as our lives are busy, ...
MI Strategically responding to Sustain talk
Strategically responding to Sustain talk. In this short 60 second clip, Casey discusses how to Strategically respond to Sustain talk ...
Podcast:Audio-Can you make suggestions in MI?
Can you make suggestions in MI? Casey answers this great question! Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...
MI Minute- Strategically responding to Change talk
Strategically responding to Change talk! ...
Behind the Scenes-Casey’s answer
Casey answers the question, "If you could go back in time and repeat a certain part of your life, when would that be and why?" ...
Blog – Leadership and Communication
How can improving your communication skills make you a better leader? Read below to find out! Leadership and Communication Take a moment to think about one of the best boss’s you’ve had in your career. What do you remember about them? How did they make you feel when you interacted ...
Blog – Reducing Resistance
How do you reduce resistance in conversations? Check out our newest blog to find out! Reducing Resistance in Conversations “Your being unfair”“This is ridiculous!”“This is horrible customer service”“I can’t believe you treat people this way!”“You can’t expect me to add that to my workload.”“I thought YOU were cleaning the house ...
Blog – Communication
When you think of communication, what comes to mind? Communicating what's in your head? What if there was a different approach to communication? Check out this months blog and read more about it! Have you ever wondered if what your communicating is landing with the other person? Ever thought about ...
MI minute-What is the Righting Reflex
Let's chat about the Righting Reflex! ...
MI minute-What is Supporting Autonomy and Activation?
What is Supporting Autonomy and Activation? From the MICA (Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment) ...
Podcast: What does Supporting Autonomy and Activation mean?
What does Supporting Autonomy and Activation mean? Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...
Podcast: Why create the MICA? (Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment)
Why create the MICA? Join Casey and John as they discuss the MICA, why they were part of a group that formed it, and how it can be helpful to learning this skill. Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...
Podcast-Why do we do Motivational Interviewing?
Why do we do Motivational Interviewing? Join Casey, John and Tami as they discuss their "why" behind this communication method. Contact: tami.calais@ifioc.com with any questions, topic suggestions or comments! ...