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-Favorite way to let off steam
Favorite way to let off steam. Join the conversation by sharing YOUR favorite way to let off steam below! ...
Podcast-Can you use Motivational Interviewing to “get” people to do something?
Can you use Motivational Interviewing to “get” people to do something? Listen in as we answer this question from one of you! This shorter podcast is discussing can you use Motivational Interviewing to “get” people to do something? We dive into the intention of Motivational Interviewing and the concept of ...
Podcast-Motivational Interviewing & Manipulation-part 1
Motivational Interviewing & Manipulation-part 1. This critical conversation dives into Motivational Interviewing and how some people have viewed it as manipulation. We discuss how training can impact that viewpoint and the importance of training Motivational Interviewing as an evidence based practice ...
BLOG: Fact or Myth-Learning Motivational Interviewing
Can you learn Motivational Interviewing in 1 training? This could be complicated to answer, but ultimately it depends on what you mean by “learned”. If you mean, knowledge and understanding some of the concepts than very well this could be a fact. As many people walk away from 1 training ...
Behind the Scenes-Favorite Tradition
Favorite Tradition. Join the conversation and SHARE YOUR favorite tradition by commenting below! ...
BLOG: Compliance vs. Behavior change
Compliance vs. Behavior Change When you think of some of the problems you face, whether you’re communicating with an employee, team member, spouse or child, do you want compliance or behavior change? This is a question that is not commonly asked of ourselves because when put in problematic situations, we ...
Behind the Scenes-Favorite Season
Favorite Season and why Listen in as we discuss our favorite seasons of the year and WHY! Comment below-What's your favorite season and why? ...
Podcast-What to do when your client says, “no”.
What to do when your client says, "no" Listen in as we answer this question from one of you! This shorter podcast is discussing what to do (from a Motivational Interviewing lens) when your client says, "no" when you ask if you can share ideas with them ...
Podcast-Navigate Negativity
How do we navigate negativity using Motivational Interviewing? Join us as we dive into this great question from one of YOU our listeners, on how to navigate working with someone being negative and whether we can tell them they are being negative. This podcast is full of great stuff you ...
Behind the Scenes-Worst Travel Experience
Worst travel experience. Join us as we discuss our worst travel experiences! These are cringe-worthy! Make sure to comment below and share YOUR worst travel experience with US! ...
Podcast-Client won’t talk question
My client won't talk, what should I do? Listen in as we answer this question from one of you! This shorter podcast is discussing what to do (from a Motivational Interviewing lens) when your client won't talk ...
Podcast-Ambivalence Part 2
Ambivalence Part 2 The IFIOC team dives deep into Ambivalence. A topic we often discuss during our trainings on Motivational Interviewing and effective communication. This is part 2 of this podcast, to listen to part 1 click HERE ...
BLOG: Communication tip-Praise
Communication tip: Agree, approve, praise Did you know that agreeing, approving or praising someone could be a roadblock to communication? We often teach Thomas Gordans 12 roadblocks in our Introduction to Motivational Interviewing course because to better understand how to communicate efficiently, it’s helpful to know what can create roadblocks ...
Behind the Scenes-Best/Worst Invention
Invention. Join the IFIOC team as we discuss the BEST and Worst inventions (in our opinions). Make sure to comment below on your thoughts for the best and worst inventions! ...
Podcast-Motivational Interviewing & Law Enforcement
Motivational Interviewing & Law Enforcement Listen in as we answer this question from one of you! This shorter podcast is discussing how IFIOC got started with working with Law Enforcement as well as discussing the incredible outcomes that transpired from the training ...
Podcast-Ambivalence
Ambivalence The IFIOC team dives deep into Ambivalence. A topic we often discuss during our trainings on Motivational Interviewing and effective communication ...
Brian McElfresh part 3
Part 3! Exclusive Content with guest Brian McElfresh! Brian loves Motivational Interviewing and he and Casey get into quite the conversation including questions about what it’s like to get into the “Flow” of Motivational Interviewing and MUCH more-check it out!! ...
MI and a child
MI Child. This Exclusive Content is from Casey Jackson, as he has a Motivational Interviewing based conversation with a young child about her fears, anxiety and concern over her dads safety as a police officer. Casey navigates helping her talk through her feelings, while helping her to create her own ...
Podcast-Leadership & Motivational Interviewing
Leadership and Motivational Interviewing Dive deep into the topic of Leadership with the IFIOC team as we explore how beneficial Motivational Interviewing is as a leader and for organizations ...
Behind the Scenes-1st Job
1st Job Go behind the scenes with the IFIOC team and learn more about each of our 1st jobs! Tell us by commenting below your first job! We'd love to hear from you! ...