Motivational interviewing - 14 Oct 2020

Join us for another exciting webinar on Motivational Interviewing, hosted by OTASA

What is motivational interviewing?

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, directive, client-centered, therapeutic approach that elicits behavioural change by assisting clients identify and resolve ambivalence about attitudes and ideas. MI has been used in a variety of clinical settings and has been applied to various health conditions. MI is effective in reducing maladaptive behaviours such as alcohol abuse, drug addiction, and smoking and in promoting healthy behaviour change such as weight loss, medication adherence, increasing physical activity, and return to work. The applicability of MI across a variety of issues, its brief and specific interactions, and practical use in combination with other active treatment methods has intrigued many health care practitioners and led to explorations of the utility of MI in other areas of health care practice

About the Speaker:

Joanne Pawluk (PhD, BScOT) has worked as an Occupational Therapist in the area of occupational rehabilitation for over 14 years. Joanne is also a sessional instructor for the Department of Occupational Therapy at the University of Alberta. Joanne’s research primarily focuses on individuals with musculoskeletal conditions and Motivational Interviewing. Her current research involves developing a program theory for Motivational Interviewing in work rehabilitation.

When: 14 October 2020 from 18:30 - 19:30

Cost: R200

Accreditation: 1 CEU for your attendance and 2 CEU’s for answering of the MCQ’s!