Motivational Interviewing: Strengthening Vaccine Conversations

October 22 at 12:30pm CST/11:30am MST

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a powerful, evidence-based communication technique that helps guide individuals toward making positive health decisions, such as getting vaccinated. Join Immunize South Dakota for the next Online & in-the-know to gain practical skills to confidently address vaccine hesitancy using MI strategies. Attendees will explore the core spirit and skills of MI, understand its effectiveness in fostering behavior change, and discover what it might look like during vaccine-related conversations. A brief review of empirical evidence of using MI for vaccine hesitancy will be discussed. Through real-world examples, this session will equip clinicians with tools to enhance patient engagement and facilitate more impactful, constructive discussions about vaccines.

Presented by Todd F. Lewis, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, North Dakota State University.