From Information to Wisdom: Why Reflection Is Part of Learning
Completing a training can give us information.
Understanding the material can give us knowledge.
But neither automatically means we will use it differently on Monday morning.
That is where practice and reflection become important.
Before We Give Advice, Can We Ask One More Question?
Most of us entered helping professions because we care.
Someone tells us about a problem, and very quickly we can see possibilities.
Sometimes we can even see the solution.
Naturally, we want to help.
MI asks us to notice what happens next.
Understanding OARS
OARS describes four foundational communication skills used in Motivational Interviewing: Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries.
What Is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative communication approach designed to strengthen a person's own motivation and commitment to change.