In this session, Dr. Jackson shares practical ways to implement and utilize motivational interviewing (MI) in a rural healthcare setting to foster change. Dr. Jackson covers the four guiding principles of MI, the spirit of MI, and how to honor autonomy in a way that creates an environment of collaboration, empowerment, and hope. Attendees learn how to uncover what motivates their patients to change and review active listening and productive communication strategies.
The Community Rounds Workshop Series features webinars offered by subject matter experts presenting evidence-based best practices and research on topics which are critical to rural providers, including physicians, advanced practitioners, as well as other behavioral health and substance use disorder professionals.