Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding, to elicit and strengthen motivation to change. This one-day workshop will help all front-line healthcare workers and allied health professionals understand the fundamentals of MI as a method to guide people to choose and sustain healthy behavioral changes.
Facilitators:
Dr. Pamela Arenella and Dr. Sam Hickcox
Registrants will have the opportunity to attend the workshop either in-person or virtually via ZOOM.
Learning Objectives
Following the workshop, participants will:
- Gain and understanding of the importance of how to talk with their patients about behavior change and growth
- Gain confidence around their skills in communication about behavior change and growth
- Demonstrate specific (MI) skills to help people move toward healthier behaviors
- Demonstrate specific (MI) skills to handle difficult conversations about change
Accreditation
This activity has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the
Newfoundland & Labrador Chapter for up to 6 Mainpro+® Certified Activity credits.