The Art of Behavior Change Counseling

Training Objectives: At the end of the training, attendees will be able to:

• Apply the theories and principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI).
• Understand the paradox of change; describe the spirit of MI.
• Use appropriate techniques to open the conversation.
• Ask open-ended questions to get the client to identify their own reasons/motivation to change/adhere/comply.
• Use listening skills, including reflections, to allow the client to here their 'change talk' and guide participants toward change.
• Provide feedback, information or education in a motivation-enhancing way.
• Summarize and close the conversation to maximize effectiveness

Trainer Information: Dana Sturtevant, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian who uses this counseling method to help individuals let go of food/weight obsession to heal their relationship with food and reach a natural, healthy weight.  She has been a trainer in Motivational Interviewing for eight years.  Dana has facilitated trainings for a variety of organizations, including the State of Oregon, National Kidney Foundation, Legacy Good Samaritan Obesity Institute, and Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research.  She has trained doctors, nurses, dentists, hygienists, dietitians, health educators, case managers, diabetes educators, and personal trainers.  Her trainings introduce participants to the theory, principles, and spirit of MI, and focus on the use of MI in health care settings.  Participants of her trainings are guided through a sequence of learning activities to explore and shape counseling practice behavior, and begin a process for developing proficiency in MI.

Fee: $150 to $175

For more information, contact Dana at 503-288-4104 or dana@benourished.org
www.motivatingchange.org