Divisiveness and conflict are running high. We experience them in the public sphere, at work, home and elsewhere. Unfortunately, trying to resolve differences using logic and debate often antagonizes others and worsens the problem. Developed in 1983, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a set of communication skills anyone can use to transform conflict into collaboration. The presentation will be interactive, encouraging participants to apply MI in their personal, professional, or activist work. About the Presenter: Dr. David Christian is a clinical psychologist practicing in Logan, Utah. Since 1992 he has trained a variety of groups to use MI in a broad range of professional, activist, and personal settings. While a professor … Continue reading Bridging the Gap: Collaborating with Motivational Interviewing