Motivational Interviewing to change one’s practice.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a recognized best-practice therapeutic approach in psychology to help people realize changes in their lives and has been the subject of over 1,000 peer-reviewed articles. It is a collaborative method of communication aimed at strengthening personal motivation for, and commitment to, a specific goal. This is done by eliciting and exploring an individual’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.
MI is useful with change goals such as choices about tobacco, alcohol or drug use; eating or exercise habits; adjusting your lifestyle after receiving a physical or mental health diagnosis; or just getting “unstuck.”
dancing gecko training offers accredited workshops for all helping professionals.
dancing gecko training comes to your organization (virtually or in person) to offer your team accredited conferences and workshops in Motivational Interviewing in English and in French. This hands-on, dynamic continuing education is ideal for helping professionals at every level, whether you wish to give your team a one-hour taste of MI, or accredited workshops for beginners, intermediates or advanced MI practitioners. Personalized clinical development sessions are also offered.
The founder and lead facilitator of dancing gecko training, Rachel Green, PhD, is a practicing psychologist and university professor who started her career as a neuropsychologist before becoming excited about, and a practitioner of, Motivational Interviewing in 2006. She has led over 350 Motivational Interviewing workshops in Canada, the United States and in Europe. Rachel is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and the Association francophone de diffusion de l’Entretien Motivationnel (AFDEM) and is an accredited facilitator by the OTSTCFQ (Order of Social Workers, Family, and Marriage Therapists of Quebec).
Our workshops are ideal for all:
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Nurses
- Doctors
- Social workers
Community workers
- Teachers
Guidance counselors
- Orientation counselors
- Addiction workers
- Nutritionists
- Occupational therapists
- Probation officers
- All other helping professions
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Nurses
- Doctors
Social workers
Community workers
Teachers
Guidance counselors
Orientation counselors
Addiction workers
Nutritionists
Occupational therapists
Probation officers
All other helping professions
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Nurses
- Doctors
Social workers
Community workers
Teachers
Guidance counselors
Orientation counselors
Addiction workers
Nutritionists
Occupational therapists
Probation officers
All other helping professions
In our workshops, participants learn and practice MI skills in a respectful, safe environment where their previous knowledge and experience is valued. All workshops and clinical development sessions are, or can be, recognized by the Order of Psychologists of Quebec for continuing education credits except where otherwise noted.
Why dancing gecko training is different from other programs:
Expertise
Workshops given by practicing psychologist, PhD., & an active, long-time member of two MI trainer associations.
Experience
Over 350 workshops and conferences given over the past 12 years around the world in English & French.
Practice
Real-play practice of presented tools and concepts, discussion & questions are encouraged, and participants receive personalized, real-time feedback.
Accredited
Workshops can be recognized by the OPQ and are eligible for continuing education credits.
Fun & friendly
Workshops are dynamic and hands-on allowing participants to practice techniques in a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.
Responsive
Workshops/conferences can be modified to a group’s needs & clinical development sessions are always tailored to the client.
Generous
Participants receive personal feedback and ample training materials, as well as ongoing access to the facilitator post-workshop.
Respectful
Participants learn & practice MI skills in a respectful, safe environment where previous knowledge and experience is valued.
Very well organized. Very dynamic. I have 25 years of service and this is definitely the training that has been the most useful and helpful to me on a personal and professional level. Thank you very much!
Nadia Beaudoin
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