A doctor’s approach to telling a patient to quit smoking can be ineffective if the patient is not ready to change, as seen in a story about a man who only quits smoking after a personal experience. Motivational interviewing is a technique that helps people find their own motivation to change, rather than being told what to do by others. The stages of change theory, developed by Pesca and Declemente, describes the progression of change as precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. Understanding the stages of change can help clinicians empathize with patients who are ambivalent about changing their behavior.

In this webinar you will learn (Learning Objectives):

• Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Principles
• Engaging with Patients and Identifying Change Talk
• Effective Communication Techniques in Motivational Interviewing
• Reflections and Avoiding Confrontation
• Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change, and many more!

About the Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Fader, PhD

Dr. Jonathan Fader is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist based in New York City, renowned for his work with professional athletes, business leaders, and first responders. He co-founded Union Square Practice, a mental health center, and SportStrata, a performance coaching group, both located in New York City.

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behavior change, best of the internet, effective communication, motivational interviewing, Patient Engagement, Stages of Change