Description:
Want to take your patient communication skills to the next level? This engaging course introduces Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidenced based person-centered counseling approach to foster patient’s motivation for a positive behavior change to improve their health. You will explore the “Spirit of MI” and discover how a collaborative, patient-centered mindset can transform your interactions. Learn how brief MI techniques fit seamlessly into the dental hygiene appointment, empowering patients to take charge of their oral health. You will gain knowledge on key MI strategies, including RULES and Elicit-Provide-Elicit, to guide patients with confidence. By the end, you’ll have the tools to motivate, inspire, and communicate more effectively, leading to better patient outcomes and rewarding patient interactions.

Learning Objectives:

1. Know the importance of effective communication during patient care
2. Define Motivational Interviewing (MI)
3. Describe the “Spirit of MI”
4. Value brief motivational interviewing (brief-MI) as a communication approach in a dental setting
5. Discover the guiding strategies, RULES, and Elicit-Provide-Elicit for supporting positive behavior change