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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BLOG-Equipoise & Communication
Equipoise and Communication Have you ever been in a conversation where someone is trying to convince you of something? How does that make you feel and do you tend to feel stronger about the stance you currently are taking? Often times when a conversation is one sided and someone is ...
Interview- Brian, Casey, John
Interview: Brian, Casey & John. This exclusive content is an interview/conversation between Brian, John and Casey. Brian (one of our attendee's at a training) had some very genuine questions for Casey, about MI, the process and more-so listen in and join the conversation! Part 1 of a 3 part series! ...
Blog #13-Communication that Empowers
Communication that Empowers Have you ever had a conversation with someone where they made you feel good about yourself throughout the whole conversation? I’m talking genuinely made you feel good, important, valued and capable. Not the shallow, “cute outfit, I like your hair, great work today, you did good” type ...
MI-Minute-Empathy
Check out this short #MIminute with Casey Jackson on Empathy! ...
MI-Minute-Righting Reflex
Did you know we have a natural reflex in Communication? Check out this #MIminute from Casey Jackson on the Righting Reflex!! ...
MI Minute-Pro social Values
Check out this #MIminute from Casey on Pro-social Values!!! ...
Equipoise and the Righting Reflex-part 2!
This Podcast is a two part series on Equipoise and the Righting Reflex. Did you know that in communication we have a reflex that naturally happens? Listen to this podcast to learn more about that reflex that in Motivational Interviewing we learn to suppress, as well as learn about equipoise-the ...
Podcast-Covid 19
Check out this podcast on Covid-19 and a question from one of you! About how do we discuss Covid 19 with those that might not believe in it ...
Behind the scenes-Confessions
This behind the scenes with the IFIOC team is a game from Jimmy Fallon-we each share a confession and the other team members have to decide whether its the truth or a lie ...
Podcast-Equipoise and the Righting Reflex
Equipoise and the Righting Reflex This Podcast is a two part series on Equipoise and the Righting Reflex. Did you know that in communication we have a reflex that naturally happens? Listen to this podcast to learn more about that reflex that in Motivational Interviewing we learn to suppress, as ...
MI Minute- CRISIS-What I have control over
CRISIS- What I have control over Check out this MI minute on the CRISIS-what I have control over ...
Behind the Scenes -2 truths and a lie game
2 Truths and a lie game! Check out this short but fun game with the IFIOC team-2 truths and a lie. Can you guess which statement is their lie? ...
MI Minute- 5 Intentions
5 Intentions In the MICA (Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment) we review the 5 intentions that should be embodied when doing Motivational Interviewing ...
Podcast-Depression
Depression This short podcast answers one of YOUR questions-Can Motivational Interviewing be helpful for those with depression? If you have any questions or topic suggestions please e-mail tami.calais@ifioc.com ...
BLOG-Communication in Crisis
Have you ever noticed that in stressful times, communication sometimes goes awry? Whether it’s you communicating or someone is trying to communicate to you-things just don’t compute as well. Well there is science behind that. In times of stress, our executive functioning skills decrease. That is our ability to think, ...
MI Minute: CRISIS-How to help
Crisis-How to help Check out this short MI minute on how to help people during a crisis ...
Podcast-Focus Mountain
Focus Mountain This podcast is about a way that IFIOC teaches Motivational Interviewing to include values as an option in addition to a target behavior. We learn about how this process evolved and how it's helpful when using Motivational Interviewing ...
MI Minute- Personal Agency
Personal Agency Curious about what Personal agency is? In this short #MIMINUTE Casey answers that! Check it out! ...
Behind the Scenes: Favorite MI Moment
Favorite MI moment Check out this short video that is behind the scenes with the IFIOC team discussing their favorite MI moment! ...
How do you guide a conversation when it’s emotional?
Check out this short Podcast from a question from one of YOU! How to guide a conversation when it's emotional? ...