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Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Guests from across the world discuss their special interest in the research, practice and learning of MI along with its place across health, social care, education and criminal justice.



Glenn Hinds is a registered counsellor living in Derry, N. Ireland. He worked as a drug therapist and senior social work practitioner in mental health and alcohol and drug services, from 1990 until 2008, when he created Glenn Hinds Motivation & Coaching Consultants (https://www.glennhinds.com) developing and delivering bespoke training workshops to health, social care, education, criminal justice and human resource practitioners and managers across the UK, Ireland and USA. He has been a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2003 and has completed Motivational Interviewing Training Integrity (MITI) and Motivational Interviewing Supervisory Training (MIST) training and has written the Motivational Interviewing module for Ulster University Foundation Degree.



Sebastian G. Kaplan, PhD, is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry (Child and Adolescent Section) and Family and Community Medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Sebastian is a former special education teacher, who currently provides individual and family psychotherapy, primarily with adolescents and young adults, struggling with a variety of life challenges. Sebastian has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2008. He provides training and consultation in MI for a variety of regional and national audiences. Sebastian is a co-author of “Motivational Interviewing in Schools: Conversations to Improve Behavior and Learning.” (Guilford Press 2016). Sebastian is also a co-developer of “Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents: A Four-Video Series” (http://www.psychotherapy.net/video/mi-adolescents).

Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast Glenn Hinds & Sebastian Kaplan

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Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing podcast, hosted by Glenn Hinds and Sebastian Kaplan, is a series of conversations exploring Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its influence on supporting individuals and groups as they make positive health and lifestyle changes. Guests from across the world discuss their special interest in the research, practice and learning of MI along with its place across health, social care, education and criminal justice.



Glenn Hinds is a registered counsellor living in Derry, N. Ireland. He worked as a drug therapist and senior social work practitioner in mental health and alcohol and drug services, from 1990 until 2008, when he created Glenn Hinds Motivation & Coaching Consultants (https://www.glennhinds.com) developing and delivering bespoke training workshops to health, social care, education, criminal justice and human resource practitioners and managers across the UK, Ireland and USA. He has been a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2003 and has completed Motivational Interviewing Training Integrity (MITI) and Motivational Interviewing Supervisory Training (MIST) training and has written the Motivational Interviewing module for Ulster University Foundation Degree.



Sebastian G. Kaplan, PhD, is an associate professor in the Departments of Psychiatry (Child and Adolescent Section) and Family and Community Medicine at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC, USA. Sebastian is a former special education teacher, who currently provides individual and family psychotherapy, primarily with adolescents and young adults, struggling with a variety of life challenges. Sebastian has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2008. He provides training and consultation in MI for a variety of regional and national audiences. Sebastian is a co-author of “Motivational Interviewing in Schools: Conversations to Improve Behavior and Learning.” (Guilford Press 2016). Sebastian is also a co-developer of “Motivational Interviewing with Adolescents: A Four-Video Series” (http://www.psychotherapy.net/video/mi-adolescents).

    MI and Hope in Alaska

    MI and Hope in Alaska

    MI and Hope in Alaska

    Glenn and Sebastian discussed MI and Hope in Alaska with Sarah Niecko. Sarah is an Assistant Professor of Behavioral Health Sciences at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau, AK, USA. She has a Master of Science in Medicine and a Doctorate of Health Sciences.  She is also a Duke trained Health & Wellness Coach and a recent member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers). She spent 18 years practicing behavioral and lifestyle medicine, including two years in rural Alaska partnering with Yup’ik Eskimos. It was during this time that she began to fully appreciate the transformative potential of motivational interviewing and the healing power of culture, resilience, and hope. 

            0:00 – Opening and episode preview 

            5:00 – Transforming burnout through hope and love

          14:00 – Adapting to a new world through curiosity and compassion 

          22:30 – Embodying the MI spirit

          27:53 – “Hope is the flint of the heart”

          32:03 – MI spirit directed inward before radiating it forward

          36:57 – Language as a way to rediscover identity

          40:00 – Creating a new integrated behavioral health program

          49:52 – End of recording 

    Links and contact information:

    Email: sniecko@alaska.edu

    For suggestions, questions and to enquire about training in Motivational Interviewing contact Glenn & Sebastian

    Email: podcast@glennhinds.com

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    • 49 min
    MI and Servant Leadership

    MI and Servant Leadership

    MI and Servant Leadership

    Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Jemima Neddy Organ to the podcast to discuss MI and servant leadership. Jemima is a community educator having worked as an instructor and training consultant in Kenya and the Middle East. In Kenya, Jemima was actively involved in advocacy and education of mental health issues in the community. She initiated the writing of the psychological bill to acknowledge counseling as a profession in Kenya. Jemima also initiated a behavior change program for youth (in a faith-based organization). The program is now in six countries in Africa due to her active training and mentoring of the leaders.

     



     

     

    Jemima has a Ph.D. from the Organization, Information, & Learning Sciences (OILS) program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque USA with a focus on Instructional Design (ID), Adult Education & Professional Development (AE&PD), and Motivational Interviewing in leadership (MI-Lead). Her dissertation was on “Motivational Interviewing: A Tool for Servant Leadership.” She was trained, coached, and is being mentored by Dr. William Miller, the father of MI. Jemima holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Counseling from the University of Nairobi, Kenya. Jemima has over 27 years’ of experience in the mental health profession and is also a licensed professional counselor-candidate (LPCC) in Colorado. Jemima is an active member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and she integrates her counseling skills with adult education and professional development. Her visionary personality has enabled her to initiate MI as a tool for servant leaders. Jemima gives presentations, trains, teaches, and coaches leaders on how to incorporate Motivational Interviewing in their leadership style. 

     

            0:00 – Opening and episode preview 

            5:00 – Jemima introduction and early MI story

          11:45 – How MI fits in the context of leadership

          20:50 – Jemima’s father as an early source of hope

          23:06 – What is servant leadership?

          30:45 – The distinction between servant and transformational leadership            

          37:50 – The core skills of MI (i.e. OARS) and servant leadership 

          48:18 – Transitions 

          50:05 – End of recording 

     

    For suggestions, questions and to enquire about training in Motivational Interviewing contact Glenn & Sebastian

    Email: podcast@glennhinds.com

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    • 50 min
    MI and Spirituality

    MI and Spirituality

    Episode 75: MI and Spirituality

    Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Sky Kershner to the podcast to discuss MI and Spirituality. Sky is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at WVU School of Medicine.

    Sky has a Doctor of Ministry degree as well as a Masters in Clinical Social Work. He is the retired Director of KPCC Counseling in Charleston, WV. Sky is a Member of MINT, the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (one of two in WV), and is a MINT Certified Trainer. Sky has trained over 8000 professionals in MI across WV, the US, and abroad.

     

    Sky has received several awards for his professional work, including the WV Civil Rights Award and WV Counselor of the Year. Sky’s biggest “15 minutes of fame” moment is that he once appeared as a guest therapist on the Discovery Studios show “Hoarders.”  He is also a contributing author for the book “ACT Therapy for Pastoral Counselors,” edited by Steven Hayes. 

     

    Sky is the Pastor at the Unity Church in Charleston and teaches psychodynamics (fear of feelings) to psychiatric residents at WVU School of Medicine, Charleston Division. Sky is an Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) trained practitioner, and is especially interested in the way this approach can help First Responders successfully process difficult images and memories, sometimes in just one session. Sky’s presentation topics include Optimism and Resilience, Spirituality and Recovery, Trauma Informed Parenting, Trauma Informed Care, Cultural Sensitivity, and Professional Boundaries for Clergy, and Transitions.

     

    Sky grew up in Eastern Pennsylvania, trained, practiced, and taught in New York City before making West Virginia his home over thirty years ago. Sky lives in Charleston with his wife, two kids in college, and a very little dog.

     

    Episode Index:

            0:00 – Opening and episode preview 

            4:50 – Sky’s introduction and early MI story

          15:30 – Pastoral counseling and similarities with MI

          26:30 – Spiritual experiences and change

          33:00 – Autonomy supportive spirituality 

          47:30 – Faith as trust 

          58:20 – Ambivalence in spirituality: Resolution through forgiveness

       1:06:30 – Sky exploring artificial intelligence 

       1:09:31 – End of episode 

     

    Links and Contact Information:



    Email: skykershner@gmail.com

    Website: www.wv-mi.com

    Citation for Quantum Change book referenced in episode



    Miller, W.R., & Baca, J.C. (2001). Quantum change: When epiphanies and sudden insights transform ordinary lives. Guilford Press.







     

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    MI for Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

    MI for Burnout and Compassion Fatigue

    Glenn and Sebastian were joined by Debra Collins, MA, LMFT to discuss MI as a way to reduce burnout and compassion fatigue. Debra has extensive experience in clinical practice, supervision and program management. She has been a program manager/clinical director in community-based clinics and has provided direct service, behavioral health consultation, program development, training, and supervision/coaching for a wide variety of social service, addiction and criminal justice settings.



     

    Throughout her career Debra has organized and participated in Community Response Teams when communities have been faced with natural disasters, violent crimes, or other catastrophic events. She is an active member of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) serving on the Reinstatement Committee and has presented at conferences, grand rounds, and panel discussions. 

     

    She is currently exploring how the Spirit of MI can support providers in reducing their risk of burnout and compassion fatigue and how the practice of MI might also be useful in helping providers explore their own ambivalence in utilizing self-care strategies.

     

    Episode Index:

     

            0:00 – Opening and episode preview 

            4:00 – Debra’s introduction and early MI story

          15:40 – Burnout and compassion fatigue

          19:30 – Where does the relationship go?

          25:00 – How the MI spirit helps the helper 

          32:15 – Ask-Offer-Ask

          39:00 – Taking better care of ourselves

          51:48 – Being a “provider” 

       1:00:00 – Wondering how creativity intersects with wellness

       1:05:14 – End of episode 

     

    Links and Contact Information:



    Email: debracollinsconsulting@gmail.com



     



    Website: www.debracollinsconsulting.com 



     



    Resources Mentioned :



    Trauma Stewardship (2007). Authors: Laura van Dernoot Lipsky, Connie Burk

    https://traumastewardship.com/ 

    Amishi Jha – Peak Mind https://amishi.com/ 

    Compassionomics Authors: Stephen Trzeciak, MD, MPH Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE https://www.compassionomics.com/ 

    Elizabeth Lesser https://www.facebook.com/ElizLesser/posts/739429870871482/?paipv=0&eav=AfbgpipK81xDeWhuBA8uX0WqQTCX7bChyB2ZVK8HG7J_gw697qCjMBtZzZ7otQCKzUk&_rdr 







     

    For suggestions, questions and to enquire about training in Motivational Interviewing contact Glenn & Sebastian

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    • 1 hr 5 min
    MI and Brain Injury

    MI and Brain Injury

    Glenn and Sebastian were joined by Russha Knauer to discuss her work applying MI with people who have experienced a brain injury. Russha has a BA in psychology and a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration. She joined the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers in San Diego in 2009.

     

    Prior to joining the MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network, she spent her 20 year career working in juvenile and criminal justice. She is interested in exploring how Motivational Interviewing can be adapted for use with people who have had an injury to the brain. 

     

    Episode Index:

     

            0:00 – Opening and episode preview 

            5:05 – Russha’s introduction and early MI story: Learning and application of MI        

                        in juvenile justice settings

          17:15 – Transition to working with people who have experienced brain injury

          27:00 – Some challenges caring for people with brain injury

          46:55 – Applications of MI

       1:12:36 – End of episode 

     

    Links and Contact Information:



    Email: russha.knauer@state.co.us 

    Website: https://mindsourcecolorado.org/ 



     

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Motivational Interviewing & Grief

    Motivational Interviewing & Grief

    Motivational Interviewing & Grief

    Dr. M. Katherine Shear is the Marion E. Kenworthy Professor of Psychiatry and the founding Director of the Center for Prolonged Grief at Columbia University School of Social Work. Dr. Shear is a clinical researcher who first worked in anxiety and depression. For the past 25 years, she has focused on understanding and treating people who experience persistent, intense grief, which is now an official diagnosis called Prolonged Grief Disorder in the ICD-11 and DSM-5. She developed and tested Complicated Grief Therapy/Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy, a short-term, strength-based intervention that helps foster adaptation to loss and confirmed its efficacy in three large NIMH-funded studies.

    Dr. Shear is widely recognized for her work in bereavement, including both research and clinical awards from the Association for Death Education and Counseling and invited authorship of articles for Uptodate and the New England Journal of Medicine. Her work includes more than 330 peer-reviewed publications. She’s developed several widely used assessment instruments and a PGDT instruction manual.

    Dr. Shear received a BS in biology with honors from the University of Chicago and an MD from Tufts University Medical School. She completed residencies in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry and a psychosomatic fellowship before beginning her clinical research career.

    Episode index:

       00:00 – Introduction and episode preview

       04:40 – Dr. Shear’s early MI story

       12:00 – What is grief? Why do we experience it? Why does it change over time?          

       17:17 – What are we losing when a loved one dies?

       26:18 – Adaptation after loss

       32:15 – The six healing milestones

       56:45 – The experience of the practitioner: Self-care and self-compassion

    1:02:30 – Sudden vs. expected loss

    1:07:08 – Dr. Shear’s work around grief in the African-American community 

    1:11:16 – End of episode

    Links and contact information:

    Websites: 

    https://prolongedgrief.columbia.edu/ 

    https://hospicefoundation.ie/

    For suggestions, questions and to enquire about training in Motivational Interviewing contact Glenn & Sebastian

    Email: podcast@glennhinds.com

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    • 1 hr 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
89 Ratings

89 Ratings

Cyndi T. ,

Being better

.I stumbled on you and have been devouring past episodes. Confession: I am not an MI practitioner, but surely an aficionado. From a learning and org development background and in healthcare, supporting patient experience, discovered MI later in my career. Your guests bring nuance and dimension and an almost every case make me think about application to the patients and customers we serve. And, of course, applications to home life! Thank you and your guests for the investment of time and talent - what a gift.

afozark ,

So glad this podcast exists

This interesting and challenging podcast is helping me in my profession as a social worker.

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Thoughtful, informative, practical

Ever since I discovered this podcast last summer I have been smitten. The episodes cover diverse subject areas and feature renowned guests. Best of all, the hosts are themselves veteran clinicians who thoughtfully and artfully guide the conversation, modeling the same motivational interviewing techniques discussed in the episodes. I look forward to every new episode I have the fortune to hear.

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