The Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Talking About Change DVD designed to familiarise clinicians with the use of Motivational Interviewing techniques with clients/patients. Produced by South Eastern Sydney LHD. The DVD is now available on You Tube as individual chapters. Worth a look!

A personal philosophy is a person’s interpretation of the events and experiences encountered throughout their lifetime. Simply put it could be viewed as why people do and say the things they do. It is the driving force behind their actions. A person’s philosophy will be influenced by their personality, educational experience, personal constructs and their interactions with work colleagues, the public or clients and institutions. A good philosophy is not stagnant; it will change as people mature, undertake further educational experiences and gain expertise in their position. 

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New edition of Breastfeeding and You: A Handbook for Antenatal Educators just released!  

Learning activities help group facilitators to engage participants in learning.

Here are more teaching tips for learning activities from Kim Brickwood.