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Good afternoon, all. The training sessions was highly informative and engaging. The interactive discussions and case-based examples enhanced our learning experiencing. Thanks a lot, to NIMHANS and govt. of Odisha for giving us this opportunity. you so much Tej Deepika Mam and Akshita mam and Hub team for this supportive learning environment. In this proactive and well-organized journey of learning we learned about sprit of M.I, OARS Technique, practicing reflections, change talk and sustain talk. Transitional summery, stages of motivations and many more.Overall,the sessions strengthened our understanding about M.I and it will help in our Counselling practice and professional growth and development. Thank you ....

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The Motivational Interviewing ECHO program has significantly influenced my clinical practice by helping me shift from a directive, advice-giving approach to a more collaborative and client-centered style.

I have become more mindful of listening with empathy and respecting clients’ autonomy rather than trying to “fix” them and probably us the best contribution due to Akshita maam and tej deepika maam.

Techniques such as open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening (simple and complex reflections), and summaries have been especially effective in building rapport and reducing resistance. I found double-sided reflections very helpful while working with ambivalent clients, as they allowed me to acknowledge both sides of their struggle without judgment.

Eliciting change talk has improved clients’ engagement and motivation, particularly in substance use and behavior-change contexts. The program has also increased my confidence and self-efficacy as a clinician.

Going forward, I would like to learn more about advanced reflections, handling sustain talk, and applying MI effectively in brief and time-limited clinical encounters.

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motivational interviewing is not only helpful for the people with substance but also it is helpful for other people having different problems. this course has given an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop our skills and self-efficacy as well as handling the caller without hampering their autonomy. thus, i would like to thank you everyone who have taken our intense didactic and helped us to enhance of our deep insight. thank you.

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Motivational interviewing can be used in our own life situations, too, and I encourage anyone interested to take up this course so that we can learn how to interact meaningfully through principles such as partnership, acceptance, and compassion. I am a psychiatric nurse and plan to use MI with my patients and in everyday life...

Thank you, Prabhat sir and team, for putting out this wonderful course.

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I was skeptical in joining the course, that with 12 sessions how the SPIRIT of MI can be discussed. But NIMHANS ECHO vision and mission is beyond the realm of my little thinking. It has covered all the aspects of MI with Case Discussion, DIDACTIC and interaction with participants from different academic backgrounds.

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Attending MI.02 has been the most enriching experience. Every session was meticulously designed, providing a seamless learning journey. The breakout room sessions allowed us to experience MI firsthand, while the assignments were thoughtfully planned to reinforce our understanding. I feel fortunate to be part of this amazing initiative. Thank you to the entire team for your dedication and hard work. - Deepanjali Deshmukh

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For me , MI course was revolutionary. When , I say this initially, I wasnt sure if I will be able to complete it as I was finding it challenging . Being from dentistry background , I was a bit nervous to open up but my passion for tobacco counselling and the zeal to learn something new got me into the course. The overall content of the course is very beautiful. Its not just saying learn from all concept , I believe we actually learnt from everyone.Theres' no teacher-student but the engagement is so wonderful , I personally used to look forward to every thursday sessions , now that the course it ending , I am still thinking so much to practice and learn. I feel confident in engaging my client and what I have learnt or my take home meesage is MI is not just technique its an art which needs a lot of practice and may be it doesnt works always but it changes our approach to understand clients perspectives and eases the journey of Togetherness.

My gratitude to Prabhat Sir and team , ECHO- India for giving us the platform to learn and share . Actually , we had opportunity to learn from so many mentors , they shared their experiences . The learning resources were so enriching and Professor Miller lectures were added bonus. I am looking forward to meet you all in person someday !! Thank You for such a unique learning experience !!

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MI 2.0 Echo program is a big value add for my learning . I feel that like all programs at vknn and the ECHO program that i have attended , i learn a lot in a very respectful and collaborative ambience when Dr Prabhat and team share their expertise so generously to help us become humane and yet more professionally competent while decreasing our professional isolation .

This time the interactive Ness was enhanced via more stream lined case discussions and feeddback on case discussions in breakout rooms that made me wait for each session with excitement because i would learn nuggets of valuable practical skills everytime in a very lively manner , Time flies and these sessions would leave me wanting more !

DARN CAT paradigm and the MI hill , sustain and change talk along with the principles of MI are my take aways and something that i will use in my counselling work both with addictions and other cleint issues , I am also particularly grateful for Dr Prabhat , Ms Akshita ,Mr Manjunath for helping provide expert guidence for my referred client at NIMHANS . This gives me confidence that i am supported and i can help my clients appropriately in a multidisciplinary approach .

Deeply grateful to Dr Prabhat chand,CAM, Dept of psychiatry , NIMHAND Digital academy , VKNN ,LGB TEZPUR and the whole team for being such mentors and A very precious resources as we join in the mission and vision of VKNN and project Echo . I hope each team member receives our heartfelt Thanks

ps , Having been an educator and adult learner outside India , i know VKNN and ECHO is doing a great yeomans service in democratizing expert knowledge in the both in resident Indians and others across countries too at such affordable price .I deeply appreciate the vision and the implementation

I know i will sign up for any VKNN ECHO initiative knowing very well that this is a most helpful resources to enable me to be a continuous learner for life increasing my skill sets to be a better professional helper as counsellor .

I can only say Bravo and more Power to your good work !

best regards

Dr Sandhya Thumsi L

MBBS ( India) MSc( Singapore)MSSc( Counselling Australia)

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Thank you for the opportunity to share my feedback. I truly believe that my insights will be a guiding force for the future development of this program. Your dedication to learning and improvement is not only inspiring but also a testament to the commitment and passion you bring to the table. I'm grateful to be part of this journey and to witness the positive impact it has on our community.

Through this MI ECHO program, we've seen remarkable growth and valuable exchanges of knowledge. The collaborative case discussions have been particularly enriching, fostering a deeper understanding and a supportive learning environment. As we look ahead, I am excited about the potential for further advancements and enhancements.

Your efforts in organizing and facilitating these sessions have been commendable. The seamless coordination and the focus on relevant topics have ensured that every participant gains the maximum benefit. I look forward to continued participation and contributing to the future success of the program.

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Just like a pathway leading to light, this course has illuminated valuable skills and insights, guiding me towards growth and effectiveness in my practice.

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the facilitators and the entire team of NIMHANS Echo for conducting this incredible course. Each and every session has been a valuable learning experience, offering practical tools and insights that I can immediately apply in my practice. The knowledge gained has not only contributed to my professional development but also helped me grow as a practitioner. Thank you for creating such a comprehensive and engaging learning environment. I look forward to continuing to apply these techniques to support my clients.

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Dear Respected Teachers,

I extend my sincere gratitude for outstanding sessions on motivational interviewing. Your engaging teaching style through breakout rooms,role play, slido quiz, case presentations ,assignments specially 3rd one and well-structured materials made learning both insightful and enjoyable. I deeply appreciate the effort and dedication you put into making the concepts clear and practical.

Motivational Interviewing was a new topic for me, but the way it was taught truly stood out. Whole team have delivered it with such excellence. The seamless use of technology, creativity, and interactive methods combined with the humble demeanor and warm smiles of the teachers, made the learning experience truly special. Their polite and thoughtful way of answering questions reflected their dedication and passion for teaching.

I deeply appreciate how beautifully the whole team kept us engaged throughout the course. Meeting such a committed team has been inspiring. I genuinely feel that the entire country should learn from Dr. Prabhat's team on how online education can be made both engaging and impactful.

To further enhance our practice, I would be grateful if you could share additional worksheets or exercises to help us apply these techniques more effectively.

Thank you once again for your guidance and for inspiring us with your knowledge and passion.

Warm regards,

Mandeepika mehta

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It was a great learning experience with NIMHANS, it’s all teach all learn method have really help in building confidence and deep understanding on the course they offered. I have completed many virtual learning and presently i am doing the courses in MI which will be of great help for SUD intervention. it was a great initiative if its not through Virtual learning I won’t have the opportunity to join. Thank you so much NIMHANS.

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Certificate Course on Motivational Interviewing for SUD ECHO 2024_25 – VKN NIMHANS

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Dear all, This is a series of videos on Motivational Interviewing by Prof Miller. He has consented to keep this in an open platform. When you have a free moment, please take a look. Thanks Prabhat for the team

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Motivational Interviewing by Prof Miller

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I would like to express my gratitude towards the NIMHANS team for the MI certification course where i learned a lot about use of MI in counselling process especially for substance abuse. I liked most about teaching pedagogy which includes live sessions, quizzes, case discussion, case presentation. Most importantly i learned about how to deal with ambivalence and how to follow engaging, focusing and eliciting session. How to start change talk.

Once again heartful thanks to whole team.

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It was an amazing and great learning experience .I express my heartfelt gratitude to Prabhat sir and his team for giving chance to participate and improve my knowledge both theoricatical and practical and their efforts to make it very comfortable to approach them and sucessful. I like to thank them especially Akshitha for their immediate response to my mail or help when i had difficultly like acess the course or meeting links.

Thank you. with regards ,

Vinila cattamichi

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I am really very happy to know the entire range of MI skills and principles recommended to change the behaviours in the ambivalent clients . It needs too much practice to know more by experience. Many Counselling problems concerning with resistant client's rigid & nonflexible attitude has been solved with understanding and accepting the non judgmental process of Counselling. It was more interesting to learn the language of the MI in MI 2 training program.

With regards

Dr Pandit Devjyoti Sharma

Bhuj, Kachchh

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It was an amazing and great learning experience.

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It was eye opener and path changing experience. I am grateful to entire team responsible for this course. Will continue to work on my skills. Thank you for detailed and systematic approach to this course it has helped shape my view towards therapy in a new light.

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It was a lovely and insightful experience on learning about MI and I think it's a way of communication rather than a therapy.

The spoken words should be kept in mind by every professionals rather than just healthcare professionals.

MI is a way of communicating with people and it can be mastered when we incorporate it in our daily life.

"Words can be therapeutic if spoken by a wise person."

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Spiritual and therapeutic words by wise professional person change perception

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"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to NIMHANS for conducting the exceptional Motivational Interviewing (MI) course. The expertise and passion of the faculty created a dynamic learning environment that not only enhanced my knowledge but also transformed my practice.

The course's well-structured content, interactive sessions, and opportunities for skill-building exercises made the learning experience truly enriching. I appreciate the efforts of the entire team in making this course a resounding success.

Thank you for providing me with the skills and confidence to integrate MI into my work, ultimately benefiting my clients and community."

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Was able to learn the basics and was a great opportunity to learn from the experts

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Being part of the MI 2.0 course as the Course Coordinator has been a truly enriching experience. While facilitating the sessions, I also ended up learning so much myself! The case-based discussions were especially eye-opening, they brought out different ways of applying MI in real-world counseling. Seeing how each participant approached the same case in their own unique way really showed me how flexible and powerful MI can be. This journey has been both insightful and rewarding, deepening my understanding of MI in ways I didn’t expect.

A huge thank you to all the participants for their engagement, the didactic speakers for sharing their expertise, and the hub team for their constant support!

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Your encouragement has helped inspire our learning journey.

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The MI ECHO program transformed my counseling approach by teaching me the power of reflective listening. I've noticed significant improvements in patient engagement when using double-sided reflections, particularly with ambivalent patients struggling with medication adherence.