Ep 41 – Ethical Considerations in MI
Ep 41 – Ethical Considerations in MI
Glenn Hinds Episode 41: Ethical Considerations in MI
In episode 41 of TTC Podcast, Glenn and Sebastian explore Ethical Considerations in MI with Patrick Berthiaume. Patrick studied sexology to begin his professional life in the support of people living in a reality of sex work.
He worked for several years in public health in the Quebec health network. It is during these years that he learned motivational interviewing (MI) which created a real passion for him. In 2008 he received his training as a trainer and became a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) where he is very involved. His professional life is entirely devoted to MI. In 2014 he created his own training and supervision company. He has constantly deepened and strengthened his practice by attending several advanced training courses. He is involved in several research projects. He is committed to offering the quality and rigor of MI to make the helping professions more humane. He thus seeks to support the integration of this efficient approach in the French-speaking world.
Ethical considerations in Motivational Interviewing
Patrick explores the ethical questions that arise when practitioners use Motivational Interviewing to influence change. The conversation considers empathy, professional responsibility, neutrality, benevolence and the importance of being clear about both the change target and the practitioner’s mandate.
These issues become particularly important when there are competing responsibilities, including work with families and children at risk. Patrick distinguishes acceptance from approval and considers how practitioners can remain compassionate while recognising professional and ethical boundaries. These themes connect with Acceptance, Compassion and the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing.
In this episode
0:00 – Opening/introduction
3:15 – Patrick’s introduction and early MI story
8:30 – Importance of empathy and the potential of others
17:00 – Patrick’s four conditions of MI:
Change Target
Ambivalence
Professional Position
Benevolence
24:30 – Considering neutrality
37:30 – Ethical dilemmas involving families with children at risk: What’s the mandate?
50:20 – Acceptance vs tolerance or approval
54:20 – Vulnerability
62:20 – End of recording
Links and contact information:
- Email: info@perspectivesante.com
- Website: www.perspectivesante.com
For suggestions, questions and to enquire about training in Motivational Interviewing contact Glenn & Sebastian
Email: podcast@glennhinds.com
Glenn: glenn@glennhinds.com
Sebastian: sebkaplan34@gmail.com
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