Are you looking for some tips and a reminder on how to use Motivational Interviewing skills and be able to help those who are in need the most?
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is much more than meeting with a patient or client and giving them a lesson on nutrition. The purpose of MI is to help the patient change their behavior and identify areas in their life that are getting in the way of them achieving their goals.
It's a communication style and helps the individual overcome discrepancies and barriers in their life that interfere with the ability to get to where they want to be.
Not only does Motivational Interviewing help the client, it's also a great way for you, the dietitian, to get the information you need to truly connect with the your client or patient.
In this episode of the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, you'll learn:
1) How to get the conversation started
2) The importance of maintaining a client-centered approach
3) The 4 general principles of Motivational Interviewing
4) How to use Reflective Listening plus examples of reflective listening statements
5) Open-ended versus close-ended questions
6) Stages of change and how to determine the patient/clients readiness for change
You'll get a refresher and lesson on Motivational Interviewing that will help you once you're a dietitian but will also help you if a question shows up on the exam.
Here's a glance at this episode:
[05:15] Strategies on how to get the conversation started
[06:30] Why taking a client-centered approach is the best way to help elicit change talk
[09:00] An overview of Reflective Listening and example statements you can use
[14:40] A discussion of the 4 general principles of Motivational Interviewing
[16:36] Why open-ended questions are best for drawing out information and keeping the conversation flowing...plus some great examples of open-ended questions
Episode Transcript"Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It's simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of 'you're not alone'." ~ Brené Brown
