What is motivational interviewing? As with any skill, motivational interviewing can take time to learn (with formal evaluations including transcripts used to parse every word spoken). For this podcast episode, Dr. Robles breaks down a few of the techniques in motivational interviewing into simple things that we can all do in our relationships, including within the healthcare system. Build rapport! Self-reflect! These are basics, but if you have found them missing when you go see the doctor, Dr. Robles gives tips on how you can redirect conversations. Dr. Gabriel Robles, PhD (he/él) is Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and the Chancellor's Scholar for Inclusive Excellence in Sexual and Gender Minority Health at Rutgers University. Dr. Robles is a clinical social worker, an experienced motivational interviewing clinician, and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. He conducts research on substance use prevention and sexual health among sexual and gender minorities (SGM). He has a strong interest in addressing health inequities among Latinx SGM populations. Dr. Robles received his PhD in social work at New York University, and his MSW and undergraduate degree in linguistics from California State University in Long Beach. Follow him on Twitter @GRoblesPhD.
