What are some strategies for developing self-awareness of your communication style?

Eliminate bias and judgement from your perception about your clients. MI process must be followed thoroughly to ensure the result is effective from the interview. Your assumptions can get in the way of evaluating a client and turn out in unexpected behavioral pattern which will mislead and misguide you as MI professional.

Regularly review your assumptions and analyses for accuracy. Our experiences and backgrounds shape how we perceive the world. Seek diverse perspectives, stay open-minded, practice empathy, reflect regularly, welcome feedback, and stay informed to ensure a more accurate understanding.In case of doubt, it is advisable to verify one's assumptions through feedback.

Regular reflection and journaling help me explore communication patterns. Seeking feedback from colleagues enhances clinical self-awareness. Mindful communication, being present in conversations, allows real-time adjustments. Assessments like Myers-Briggs or DISC offer insights into preferred styles. Reviewing recorded conversations provides objective self-analysis. Cultural sensitivity training aids cross-cultural interactions. Role-playing and observing effective communicators refine my approach. Continuous learning through workshops or courses sustains informed communication. Regular self-assessment ensures alignment with personal and professional goals.

Keeping in mind the goal of a Motivational Interview (MI) is one crucial way of maintaining unbias communication during a MI. The critical question here is whether one's assumptions or beliefs align with their values and MI goal(s). Also, assumptions and beliefs are influenced by personal experiences and information, hence, it is worth reflecting on whether one's personal experiences or information are sufficient samples for their conclusions.

A regular practice of our coaching team. 2x Things I did well. 1x Missed Opportunity. This is a continual practice and reflection on our own work. We practice this in triads to get an understand of which of OARS were strengths or areas of focus. We naturally turn to our negatives so balancing the strengths with missed opportunities was imperative to our reflection.

I have done both- recorded myself and also asked for feedback- Ask trusted friends, family members, or colleagues for honest feedback about your communication style. Be open to constructive criticism and ask for specific examples of what you do well and areas for improvement. If possible, record yourself in conversations or practice speeches. Listening to how you sound to others can be eye-opening, allowing you to notice things like your pace, tone, volume, and clarity. I have also recorded myself and taken note of my facial responses.

Seeking feedback is a wonderful tool for self-improvement. However, it's important to be able to separate oneself from the feedback and not take it personally. Feedback simply describes how others have perceived you. These perceptions may vary from person to person. Nevertheless, they can be very helpful in comparing them with your own opinions.

For a more structured approach to feedback, the MITI, or Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity, is a tool used to assess the fidelity of motivational interviewing interventions. It measures how well a practitioner adheres to the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing during sessions with clients, including soft skills like honoring autonomy and hard skills like OARS. This assessment helps ensure consistency and effectiveness in delivering motivational interviewing interventions.

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A great way to seek feedback in my experience is during performance reviews, particularly where there are 360° reviews, to be able to also present this information in a helpful way to not just oneself, but supervisor.

Be aware of how you listen first. Work on taking in what someone is telling you without thinking of a reply while they are speaking. Look them in the eye. Start there.

Take time for yourself. Always. Whether you're in a negotiation, a presentation, or any other appointments. Mindfulness can be practiced and applied at any time. Take moments, even in potentially stressful settings, to connect with yourself and your surroundings, and to maintain these connections.

As a qualified mindfulness practitioner and clinical hypnotherapist, mindfulness practice is something that I often talk to my clients about. Being mindful encourages us to show up fully in your interactions, being authentic and present with others. Being fully engaged, present and attentive you establish trust, build rapport and create meaningful connections. Your genuine presence allows open and honest communication which enhances the quality of your interactions, and builds stronger relationships. Sometimes this is difficult to achieve if you are feeling like the spotlight is turned back on you. This is where hypnotherapy helps. Self limiting beliefs and inner confidence skills can be honed in therapy sessions with excellent results.

One thing I have found helpful is that, mindfulness will enable you to maintain your space while dealing with your client. Mindfulness will regulates your emotions and choice of words in conversation with your client.

La pleine conscience nous fait dépasser nos pensées et donc les faux jugements. Elle sert aussi dans les moments de stress à se recentrer, à se concentrer sur le moment présent. A utiliser le plus souvent possible A recommander le moment présent à lire encore et encore

It's advisable to self-reflect on which conversational models one feels most comfortable with. It's one of the fundamental human needs to feel seen and understood in contact with others. The "OARS" model, with its focus on Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summaries, can help fulfill this need, fostering deeper connections and mutual understanding.

I always strive to establish a healthy, stable, and long-lasting relationship with my clients. (Yes, it sounds a bit like a personal relationship, and ideally, it resembles one.) Clients are inclined to return to me when they perceive me as adding value. To achieve this, I support and advise them on topics where they can benefit from my expertise.

For a motivating communication style, I recommend, from my own experience, always staying authentic. I always keep the door open for my counterpart to express criticism or suggestions themselves. However, a certain level of mutual trust is necessary for this, which can be established through one's own authenticity.

MI made me hyper aware of every word I communicated to my patients and how it was communicated and that’s very important. Eliciting change talk in patients, encouraging the individual to explore how the change aligns with their broader values or aspects of their identity that they cherish. By being self aware of how I communicate - these techniques, it allows me to help individuals navigate their ambivalence and foster a greater internal motivation for change, aligning their behavior more closely with their values and goals.