The communication Solution is all about changing the way we see communication. We teach and train evidence based communication skills that increase engagement, decrease resistance and move conversations forward in a productive manner. Creating values based conversations to align behavior with values, which is often referenced as Motivational Interviewing, a behavior change communication method. We discuss using these skills in behavior change conversations, as well as in everyday life. Who doesn't want someone to walk away from a conversation with them feeling heard and understood? Listen up, you might fall in love with this process just like we all have!
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The communication Solution is all about changing the way we see communication. We teach and train evidence based communication skills that increase engagement, decrease resistance and move conversations forward in a productive manner. Creating values based conversations to align behavior with values, which is often referenced as Motivational Interviewing, a behavior change communication method. We discuss using these skills in behavior change conversations, as well as in everyday life. Who doesn't want someone to walk away from a conversation with them feeling heard and understood? Listen up, you might fall in love with this process just like we all have!
Empathy, Ethics, and Impact: Helping Heal Ourselves and Others
The Communication Solution
34 minutes 26 seconds
1 year ago
Empathy, Ethics, and Impact: Helping Heal Ourselves and Others
About this Episode
Welcome to today’s episode of The Communication Solution podcast with Casey Jackson, John Gilbert and Danielle Cantin. We love talking about Motivational Interviewing, and about improving outcomes for individuals, organizations, and the communities that they serve. This episode offers an insightful and heartfelt exploration of the intricacies of helping others. The podcast stands as a testament to the power of empathy, strategic guidance, and the importance of respecting individual autonomy in the journey of helping professions. It invites listeners to consider their own motives and approaches in offering support, whether professionally or personally, emphasizing the profound impact genuine understanding can have on both the helper and those they assist.
In this podcast, we discuss:
Understanding the Motive to Help: The hosts discuss what drives them to be in helping positions, delving into personal motivations and the impact they hope to make.
Casey's Reflection on Empathy: Casey shares a profound personal quote from his teenage years, emphasizing the importance of making people feel heard, seen, and understood.
John's Perspective on Alleviating Suffering: John talks about his motivation to help others, particularly driven by his sensitivity to pain and suffering.
Experiences in the Prison System: Casey shares his experiences working in prisons, highlighting the power of being present and making inmates feel heard and understood.
Journey vs. Destination: The conversation explores the balance between enjoying the journey of helping others and focusing on the desired outcomes.
Ethical Influence in Motivational Interviewing: They discuss the ethics of influencing people in motivational interviewing, emphasizing the need to maintain autonomy and provide informed choices.
Compliance vs. Autonomy: The hosts tackle the complex issue of compliance in helping professions, contrasting it with the concept of respecting individual autonomy.
Guiding with Empathy: Casey and John explore how guiding someone in motivational interviewing involves balancing empathy with strategic direction.
Personal Growth Through Helping: They reflect on how their own journeys in helping others have led to personal growth and a deeper understanding of human behavior.
Intrigue in Individual Stories: Casey expresses his fascination with individual narratives and the unique reasons people seek help or guidance.
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Hello, and welcome to the communication solution podcast with Casey Jackson and John Gilbert. I'm your host, Danielle Canton here at the Institute for Individual and Organizational Change, otherwise known as IFIOC. We love to talk about communication. We love to talk about solutions, and we love to talk about providing measurable results for individuals, organizations, and the communities they serve.
Welcome. To the communication solution that will change your world. Hello, everyone. Welcome back. We are the communication solution here to hopefully entertain and grow your brain and all the sorts of good things that you're tuning in for. If it's the first time, listening,
The Communication Solution
The communication Solution is all about changing the way we see communication. We teach and train evidence based communication skills that increase engagement, decrease resistance and move conversations forward in a productive manner. Creating values based conversations to align behavior with values, which is often referenced as Motivational Interviewing, a behavior change communication method. We discuss using these skills in behavior change conversations, as well as in everyday life. Who doesn't want someone to walk away from a conversation with them feeling heard and understood? Listen up, you might fall in love with this process just like we all have!
