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Monday, September 09, 2013

Opportunity for Professional Development for Healthcare Professionals in North Simcoe Muskoka

Would you like to Facilitate Motivational Interviewing Workshops?


FREE Opportunity for Healthcare Professional Development in North Simcoe Muskoka


4 Days of Training in Barrie at the Holiday Inn, 20 Fairview Road


November 4 – November 7, 2013            


Choices and Changes is a state of the art workshop supported by extensive research that shows that patients make health behaviour changes for their own self care when their care team is supportive and responsive. The workshop educates healthcare professionals about the formalized techniques that assist patients in behaviour change which include the skills of open ended inquiry, empathy, reflective listening, assessment of patient confidence and conviction.


·        Trained facilitators of the workshop are certified by the Institute of Healthcare Communications


·        Lead workshops in healthcare organizations  in North Simcoe Muskoka


·        Receive ongoing support for workshop facilitation in the region


·        Training is valued at $3,500.00


For further information contact


Christine McIntosh


Coordinator of the North Simcoe Muskoka Self Management Programs


705-791-6209

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