The Communication Solution

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.

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.

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 won’t want to miss out!

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.

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 .

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.

Ambivalence The IFIOC team dives deep into Ambivalence. A topic we often discuss during our trainings on Motivational Interviewing and effective communication.

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.

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.

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!

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 partnering with people to share valuable insights and ideas-at the right stage of change and in a way that helps to create empower...

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!

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

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.

Can Performance Evaluations be done in an Motivational Interviewing Adherent way? Check out this short podcast with a question from one of YOU!    

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

What to do if you make a plan with someone and they don’t follow through! Check out this short podcast and question from one of YOU! What to do when you make a plan with someone and they don’t follow through? 

Narcicisst. Can Motivational Interviewing be used with a Narcisisst? Check out this short podcast which question came from one of YOU! 

Stages of Change Forbidden in MI. This thought provoking podcast is about whether including the stages of change in learning the process of Motivational Interviewing is a relevant process. We discuss the stages of change, as well as the typical learning process of Motivational Interviewing. 

Motivational Interviewing and Cultural Differences. This in depth podcast is a fantastic listen as we discuss Motivational Interviewing and cultural differences. 

OT situation. Check out this podcast that is a question from one of YOU! How can we get someone to stop talking or have more efficient and productive conversations without going down a rabbit hole?

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 ability to be neutral or unbiased.

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.

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 well as learn about equipoise-the ability to be neutral or unbiased.

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