scholarly journals Project MIRACLE: Increasing empathy among psychosocial support staff working with refugees through brief training in motivational interviewing

Intervention ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
Miriam Potocky ◽  
KristenL Guskovict
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Support Staff ◽  
Brief Training

Evaluation of a Brief Training on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies: A Pre- and Post-Assessment in Nepal

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 235-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J.D. Jordans ◽  
Nagendra P. Luitel ◽  
Bhava Poudyal ◽  
Wietse A. Tol ◽  
Ivan H. Komproe
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Knowledge Gain ◽  
Front Line ◽  
International Consensus ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Front Line Workers ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Post Assessment

AbstractIntroductionA principal strategy for the integration of mental health and psychosocial support in emergency settings is the training of front-line workers in international consensus-based guidelines.AimThis paper presents a pilot study evaluating changes in knowledge and understanding as a result of a brief training course in Nepal.MethodEvaluation questionnaires were distributed to participants in two-day courses (n = 109) before, directly after, and at two months following completion.ResultsThe course resulted in a post-training increase in correct answers of 21%, which further increased to 25% at two months.ConclusionA short training course based on widely endorsed guidelines to front-line staff can significantly increase mental health literacy for complex emergencies. While promising, the trend of knowledge gain is modest at most, and suggests a need for more intensive or more targeted training courses.Jordans MJD, Luitel NP, Poudyal B, Tol WA, Komproe IH. Evaluation of a brief training on mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies: a pre- and post-assessment in Nepal. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2012;27(3):1-4.

scholarly journals Using concept mapping to understand motivational interviewing practice

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-174
Author(s):  
Cathy Atkinson ◽  
George Thomas ◽  
Sarah Parry
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Concept Mapping ◽  
Concept Maps ◽  
Potential Method ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Therapeutic Mechanisms ◽  
The Uk

Purpose Motivational interviewing (MI) has developed considerably since its inception, which may have led to diverse practice across contexts and differential understanding of core principles. Concept mapping is one potential method for offering insight into practitioner awareness, understanding and application of MI. The paper aims to discuss this issue. Design/methodology/approach In total, 29 professionals from a range of disciplines, including counselling, education and health, completed concept maps about MI, following brief training at the UK regional MI interest network. In total, 17 completed maps were submitted for analysis using quantitative and qualitative methods. Findings A total of 186 concepts and 175 propositional links were found within the 17 maps. The most commonly identified concepts were: change, empathy, collaboration, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries (OARS), client centred and compassion. The concept maps also suggested differing levels of expertise across network members using concept mapping morphology classification. Research limitations/implications The sample was small scale and located in one region of the UK. Maps were submitted anonymously meaning that participant data could not be matched to the maps. Practical implications Concept mapping is a potentially useful method for auditing practice and developing skills in MI, as well as exploring participants’ understanding of related concepts and therapeutic mechanisms. Social implications MI has a strong evidence-based across a variety of disciplines and contexts. Refining practitioner skills in MI has implications for the integrity of delivery, and improved client outcomes in areas such as substance use, health promotion and educational disaffection. Originality/value This is the first study to investigate concept mapping as a means of understanding MI practice. It has potential implications for training, monitoring, supervision and development in MI practice.

scholarly journals Impact of a Brief Training on Motivational Interviewing and the 5A's Approach on Weight‐Related Counseling Practices of Pediatricians

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean A. Welsh ◽  
Samantha J. Lange ◽  
Janet Figueroa ◽  
Stephanie Walsh ◽  
Holly Gooding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Counseling Practices

scholarly journals Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Results of a Brief Training in Endocrinology

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie K. Bean ◽  
Diane Biskobing ◽  
Gary L. Francis ◽  
Edmond Wickham
Keyword(s):  
Motivational Interviewing ◽  
Objective Assessment ◽  
Training Intervention ◽  
Intensive Training ◽  
Behavioral Counseling ◽  
Brief Training ◽  
Subjective Assessments ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Effective Counseling ◽  
Competency Level

Abstract Background Despite the importance of lifestyle change in disease management and the growing evidence supporting motivational interviewing (MI) as an effective counseling method to promote behavioral change, to date there are few published reports about MI training in graduate medical education. Objective The study aimed to pilot the feasibility and effectiveness of a brief MI training intervention for endocrinology fellows and other providers. Methods We used a pretest/posttest design to evaluate a brief MI training for 5 endocrinology fellows and 9 other providers. All participants completed subjective assessments of perceived confidence and beliefs about behavioral counseling at pretest and posttest. Objective assessment of MI was conducted using fellows' audiotaped patient encounters, which were coded using a validated tool for adherence to MI before and after the training. Paired t tests examined changes in objective and subjective assessments. Results The training intervention was well received and feasible in the endocrinology setting. At posttest, participants reported increased endorsement of the MI spirit and improved confidence in MI skills. Objective assessment revealed relative improvements in MI skills across several domains. However, most domains, as assessed by a validated tool, did not reach competency level after the training intervention. Conclusions Although more intensive training may be needed to develop MI competence, the results of our pilot study suggest that brief, targeted MI training has short-term efficacy and is well received by endocrinology fellows and other providers.

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