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The Syracuse Area HIV/AIDS Technical Assistance Program sought to build a local training capacity in motivational interviewing (MI). This program offered basic and advanced MI trainings with group and individual-level supervision. Trainings and mentoring were conducted by Kathleen Sciacca, a MI trainer with more than 30 years of clinical experience. This program was in partnership with the Onondaga County Department of Mental Health.

 
WHAT IS MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING?
 
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. Compared with nondirective counseling, it is more focused and goal-directed. The examination and resolution of ambivalence is its central purpose, and the counselor is intentionally directive in pursuing this goal. There are several important elements of the philosophy behind motivational interviewing:
  • The client/counselor relationship is client-centered and collaborative.
  • Client resistance in minimized so that behavior change may ensue.
  • The facilitation of resolving client ambivalence is a central focus.
  • MI is client-centered, directive, and strategic.
  • MI focuses on clients' sense of self-efficacy.
Evidence suggests that MI is a highly effective method in working with people who are HIV positive and people who are diagnosed with mental health and/or substance abuse disorders. It is effective for both adult and adolescent populations. For more information, go to: http://www.motivationalinterview.org/


AVAILABLE FOR LOAN FROM CNYHSA’s RESOURCE LIBRARY:

Motivational Interviewing: Professional Training Series, 1998 (DVD)
William R. Miller & Stephen Rollnick
Directed by Theresa B. Moyers
 
This series of two DVDs, is intended to be used as a resource in professional training, offering six hours of clear explanation and practical modeling of component skills. Topics in this series include:
 
A. Introduction to Motivational Interviewing.
B. Phase 1: Opening Strategies.
C. Handling Resistance.
D. Feedback and Information Exchange.
E. Motivational Interviewing in Medical Settings.
F. Phase 2: Moving Toward Action.
 
Enhancing Motivation For Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (Book)
Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series 35
William R. Miller
 
For additional resources, click here.


ABOUT THE TRAINER
 
Kathleen Sciacca, M.A., is a national motivational interviewing consultant, lecturer, and workshop leader. She has been a member of the MINT since 1995 and was trained by Stephen Rollnick and William Miller, the pioneering developers of MI and founders of MINT. Ms. Sciacca has developed training programs for professionals in the mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice, HIV, and homeless service arenas. Her MI teaching approach combines theory and practice and focuses on client readiness, stages of change, reflective listening, engagement and resistance, sustaining motivation for change, adaptations for different interventions, treatment planning, and program development.  For a full bio, click here.
 
 
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