What’s Wrong with Being Right? An Intermediate Motivational Interviewing Workshop

This session is specially designed for those who want to deepen their understanding of MI and tackle the common yet often overlooked challenge of the righting reflex.

The righting reflex, with its best intentions, can sometimes stand in the way of truly effective client communication. This workshop illuminates the science behind this reflex, revealing how stress influences our urge to 'make things right' and how it can actually deter client progress.

What You'll Gain:

• A comprehensive understanding of the righting reflex and its impact on client engagement.
• Insight into the psychological dynamics that fuel the urge to correct.
• Practical strategies to foster autonomy and encourage client self-efficacy.
• Hands-on experience through interactive exercises designed to put theory into practice.
• Techniques to maintain productive MI conversations even under stress.

Who Should Attend: This workshop is perfect for anyone with a basic understanding of MI looking to advance their skills—healthcare professionals, counselors, social workers, educators, and anyone in a role that involves facilitating change through conversation.