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Motivational Interviewing I

In this module, participants will be introduced to key ideas and principles associated with Motivational Interviewing. Participants can expect to reflect on what is needed for motivational interviewing, individual attitudes, and how to best support the change process. 
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What's Included

Understand MI

Understand the spirit and practice of Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Identify Skills

Identify individual skills needed to practice motivational interviewing. 

Explain Principles

Explain and identify the principles of motivational interviewing. 
Meet the Subject Matter Expert

Jessica Smith

Jessica lives and breathes supporting systems that impact the health and wellbeing of communities. She shows this through her experience in supporting state and local government health, community coalitions, and her education: a Master of Public Health from the KU School of Medicine and a BSE in Community Health from The University of Kansas. Jessica enjoys helping professionals navigate complex individual, organizational, and community challenges, especially in rural communities. Jessica serves as a Program Manager for the Wichita State Community Engagement Institute’s Center for Public Health Initiatives. Jessica has skills in the areas of coaching, facilitation, motivational interviewing, systems thinking and organizational change.
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The content in this module has been compiled from the Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd edition textbook. Some verbiage incorporated has been prepared by CGA Consulting for the Kansas City Regional Community Health Worker Collaborative sponsored by the Mid-America Regional Council. CGA’s work was originally made possible through grants from the Health Forward Foundation and the Mid-America Regional Council. Individual supplemental materials were selected by or created by each contributing subject matter expert.
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This module was developed with funds in part by the Office of Minority Health at the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under 93.137 Community Program to Improve Minority Health in partnership with Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HHS or the U.S. Government.