Objective: Motivational interviewing (MI) has demonstrated effectiveness with varied populations; however, methods of training students in MI vary. The present study tests the efficacy of a brief ...

The 'Be the Reason Kids Greaux Healthy' conference is taking place on October 2-3 to address Louisiana's childhood obesity ...

Rollnick, S., Miller, W.R., and Butler, C.C. (2007). Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behavior. The Guilford Press, NY. This book is ...

Fourth time’s the charm. After years of failed proposals, the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department has finally ...

The engagement of families in child welfare services is critical for successful outcomes related to safety, permanency, and child and family well-being. Motivational interviewing (MI), an effective ...

Hosted by Western Michigan University College of Health and Human Services, Kalamazoo, Michigan via Webex. The link to this training is provided after registration.

More than 100 researchers from around the world are expected to attend a multi-day conference devoted to researching the best ways to use brief intervention for alcohol and drug use.

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect current activities. Help people discover and talk about their desire for personal change, like managing symptoms of mental illness; reducing the ...

Vaping, cannabis use, alcohol use, prescription stimulant misuse—these, and other addictive behaviors, affect a substantial number of adolescents in the United States, yet how should clinicians ...

I was recently asked while a panelist at a cannabis education conference, “What is the most common mistake clinicians make when using motivational interviewing?” My immediate answer was that too many ...