These Blogs (like much of our content) tackle thought provoking 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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Podcast-Affirmations in Motivational Interviewing
Let's talk Affirmations in Motivational Interviewing! You don't want to miss this one! In this podcast we explore affirmations in Motivational Interviewing. Listen up as we discuss: The different type of AffirmationsReflections vs. AffirmationsPraise vs. Affirmations and much more! Want a Transcript? Affirmation-transcriptDownload All right. Hello everyone. And welcome to ...
BTS-If you won the Lotto…
Go behind the scenes with IFIOC as we all answer the question....If you won the lotto... But we also want to hear from YOU! Comment below and share what YOU would do if you won the lotto. Just a heads up...John Gilbert and Tami Calais are a bit boring on ...
BLOG: 5 Must use tips for Employee Vaccine Communication
Conversations around health can by difficult - in particular, we've had many reports of human resource professions struggling with vaccine communication in recent days. These hot-button subjects are a communication mine-field. People naturally can be guarded or become defensive with their personal issues, and it can be uncomfortable for both ...
Podcast-What is an Evidence Based Practice?
What is an Evidence Based Practice? You don't want to miss this one! In this podcast we explore what exactly IS an Evidence Based Practice. We of course also discuss Motivational Interviewing as an Evidence Based practice. Listen up as we discuss: Grandma's Recipe for MI or any Evidence Based ...
Podcast-What is Commitment talk?
What is Commitment talk? You don't want to miss this one! This question comes from understanding what commitment talk sounds like and why it's important in the Motivational Interviewing process. We discuss: Change talk vs. Commitment talkConverting Change talk to commitment talkDifferent types of Communication methods Want a transcript? Podcast-what-is-commitment-talk_Download ...
Behind the Scenes-What’s your dream?
What's your dream? Join the IFIOC team as we discuss our "Dreams"! Want a transcript of this video? Click here! We want to hear from YOU! Make sure to comment below what YOUR DREAM is too! ...
Podcast Question-Can I use “We” instead of “I”?
Can I use "We" instead of "I"? You don't want to miss this one! This real life question came up in one of our trainings! As we were discussing trying to take "I" out of our language when having a Motivational Interviewing based conversation, someone in the healthcare field wondered ...
Podcast-Motivational Interviewing and School Administration
Motivational Interviewing and School Administration. You don't want to miss this one! We discuss: EmpathyCounseling vs. 3-5 minute conversationsTraumaReflective listening And so much more! Want to be a part of the conversation? Comment below what you thought of the podcastSubmit a question and JOIN us on the podcast! E-mail [email protected] ...
Blog- Fact vs Myth: MI can’t be used in everyday life and conversations
MI can’t be used in everyday life and conversations. Wow this is a big statement, with a long answer. Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based practice that helps resolve ambivalence about a change. When having a Motivational Interviewing based conversation, it’s a very intentional process and mindset. So, to answer this ...
How do you reduce resistance in text/email?
How do you reduce resistance in text/email using Motivational Interviewing? Empathy/compassionTypes of talkCatchphrases for e-mailYou statements ...
Trauma Informed Practice and Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Informed Practice and Motivational Interviewing ...
Behind the Scenes-Thumb ball Questions
Thumb ball Questions Come behind the Scenes with us and learn more about us as we answer questions from the Thumb Ball! ...
BLOG: Fact vs. Myth We need a Train the Trainer class to create “MI” Sustainability.
Train the Trainer=MI Sustainability Myth: There is a difference between being able to train on a topic and being able to coach and teach on a topic. Many people can train, but not everyone can coach and teach. This is why this Fact vs. Myth is a myth. Adding in ...
Behind the Scenes-Fill in my blank game
The IFIOC is playing Jimmy Fallon's or Kevin Heart's game-Fill in my blank! Join in the conversation by sharing YOUR guess's OR Your favorite items! ...
BLOG: Fact Vs. Myth: Motivational Interviewing is Manipulation
Fact vs. Myth: Motivational Interviewing is manipulation Myth: Motivational Interviewing is a communication method that is grounded in equipoise. The root of Motivational Interviewing is to be as neutral and unbiased as possible, and to focus more on the client hearing themselves rather than the practitioner sharing their opinions. Like ...
How to redirect a conversation using Motivational Interviewing
Redirect using "MI" Listen in as we answer this question from one of you! You don’t want to miss this one!! In this podcast we discuss: Focus MountainMotivational InterviewingChange talkAnd much more! Want to be a part of the conversation? Comment below what you thought of the podcastSubmit a question ...
Core Operating Values (Audio)
How to find Core Operating Values ...
Behind the Scenes-Career Advice
What career advice would you give to your younger self? The IFIOC team sits down to answer this question, but we want to know in the comments below-What your career advice would be! So comment below and be a part of the conversation! ...
BLOG: Fact vs. Myth -Motivational Interviewing is basic counseling
Guest Blogger: John Gilbert Motivational Interviewing is basic counseling. I can get the outcomes associated with Motivational Interviewing in the research studies if I learn about and use O.A.R.S. (Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries). Answer: MYTH! Nuance: It’s true that providing Empathy with these skills can improve clinical outcomes ...
