Abstract:

In looking at perspectives remembering that how we see people/students is how we treat them and how we treat them is how they often become (Zigler, Z.). Learning to suspend judgment of students allows for an open, trusting, respectful communication/relationship with staff and students. Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach that facilitates and engages a person's intrinsic motivation in order to change behavior. Motivational interviewing and training is an evidence-based treatment that focuses on an individual’s ambivalence to change by active listening and active communication. (Miller, W. & Rollnick, S. 2013). Applying the principles of motivational interviewing to everyday people interactions has been proved effective in eliciting "behavior change" that contributes to positive health outcomes and improved communication. Understanding the need for change and accepting responsibility to facilitate the change, Staff and faculty should try to motivate and build confidence. Staff, faculty and anyone attending this presentation will be able to list, discuss and apply the basic principles of Motivational Interviewing to working with students and other staff members. Learning how to motivate and help to restore self-confidence in the students, clients or patients they are working with.

Keywords:

Motivational interviewing, self-confidence, motivate, behavior change.