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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Podcast-Leadership Question
How as a leader can I help my team improve their outcomes? This question is from one of our members! They are curious how Motivational Interviewing can help improve their teams outcomes ...
Blog: WAIT Communication tip
Communication tip: WAIT Do you sometimes wish you were a better communicator? Either at work, at home or with friends? We’ve got a communication tip for you that is simple, effective and hopefully SUPER easy to remember! WAIT. WhyAmITalking? This is such a valuable question to be asking ourselves in ...
Behind the Scenes-Favorite Christmas Memory
Favorite Christmas memory Join the IFIOC team as we discuss our favorite Christmas memories! We also want to hear from YOU-make sure to comment and share YOUR favorite Christmas memory too! ...
Podcast 10-Creating a plan in Motivational Interviewing
Creating a Plan Some people learning Motivational Interviewing get stuck in empathy, and don't create a plan to move forward. This podcast is answering the question, "How do you create a plan in Motivational Interviewing". So check out this shorter 10-20 minute podcast! ...
Podcast 30-The why’s and ways to sharing information in an empowering way part 2
The why's and ways to sharing information in an empowering way part 2! This is a part 2 of a podcast (first one released November 2020) of a deep dive into how to share information in a helpful way. Based of of Motivational Interviewing, we discuss the importance of ...
BLOG: De-Escalation Training, Motivational Interviewing and Law Enforcement
Did you know that Motivational Interviewing and de-escalation training can add to your essential toolbox as a law enforcement officer? What is Motivational Interviewing. What is De-Escalation Training? Motivational Interviewing, although born out of the addiction field is an evidence-based communication method that lessons resistance, increases engagement and helps people ...
MI-Minute: Trauma informed practice
Trauma informed practice Check out this short MI-Minute on Trauma and Motivational Interviewing, as we bridge the gap of communication. Want more? Check out one of our MOST popular classes: Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed practice! ...
Podcast Audio-Sharing information
Sharing Information in an empowering way. This AMAZING podcast goes over how you can share information in Motivational Interviewing. As most of you know if you’ve taken one of our courses, sharing information can create resistance, so this podcast is a deep dive into how to best share information! ...
Behind the Scenes-favorite Joke
Favorite Joke! Go behind the scenes with the IFIOC team as we talk about our favorite jokes! ...
Podcast-Can you use Motivational Interviewing with kids?
Can you use Motivational Interviewing with kids? Check out this short podcast asking the question-can you use Motivational Interviewing with kids? Have a question you'd like The Communication Solution to answer via our podcast? Send to tami.calais@ifioc.com ...
BLOG: Communication that can de-escalate situations
Communication that can de-escalate situations. Did you know that how we communicate can either escalate or de-escalate a situation? Have you ever been in one of those disagreements with a spouse or friend and you notice your mood is frustrated, but then they say 1 thing and all of a ...
Audio Podcast: Types of Talk
This podcast goes in depth over the types of talk that you often hear in conversations allowing a practitioner to focus more on the language heard, rather than the content of the conversation ...
MI Minute- When To Use Motivational Interviewing
When to use Motivational Interviewing. Check out this #Miminute on when to even use Motivational Interviewing ...
Behind the scenes-Chat pack Questions
Chat pack questions. Go behind the scenes with the IFIOC team and hear them answer these fun questions from the Chat pack! They even answer the question-what is the BEST piece of advice you have ever received? Check it out! ...
MI Minute: Planning
Check out this #Miminute on the planning phase in Motivational Interviewing. Want more? Join our Advanced Motivational Interviewing class to learn more about the planning process! Listen to our podcast on: Creating a plan (note that this link will take you off of ifioc.org) Join our Basic membership to access ...
Audio Podcast – Performance Evaluations
Can Performance Evaluations be done in an Motivational Interviewing Adherent way? Check out this short podcast with a question from one of YOU! ...
BLOG: The Impact of Communication
The Impact of Communication Have you ever noticed how often miscommunication happens? Has anyone ever said something and your intention behind the statement was helpful, yet the person you are speaking with all of a sudden is upset and angry? Meanwhile your wondering, “how did that go south so quickly?” ...
MI Minute- Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing
Effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing. Check out this #Miminute on the effectiveness of Motivational Interviewing ...
Audio Podcast – The Power of Reflective Listening
Check out this FANTASTIC podcast about the POWER of reflective listening. A guide to understanding what it is and how effective of a tool it can be! If you have any questions or topic suggestions please e-mail tami.calais@ifioc.com ...
MI Minute-4 Types of Talk
4 types of talk. Check out this #Miminute on the 4 types of talk you hear in conversations. Understanding the types of talk helps us as practitioners to not get stuck in content, but focus on language heard so we can help our clients move forward ...