Who develops end-of-life care plans – patients or staff? Could patient compliance be an issue simply because ”their” plan is unrecognizable? How do you figure it out? Motivational interviewing could be the tool you need. This webinar will delve into interviewing skills, provide specific techniques, and explain how they apply to difficult end-of-life situations. Register now for this program that will benefit the entire interdisciplinary team and provide a wealth of take-away tools that can be used immediately!

AFTER THIS WEBINAR YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

• Examine the theory and science behind motivational interviewing (MI)
• Review five specific tools and techniques to determine motivation levels
• Explore the links between motivation, goals, and achievable plans
• Highlight the use of “decisional balance” in fine-tuning plans
• Discuss “troubleshooting” as a method to ensure success
• Apply knowledge, skills, and interventions to common challenging situations

WEBINAR DETAILS: If patients and families were to read their charts, would they recognize their plans? Would they say, “Yes, these are our goals, and we are clear about the work needed to get there”? It’s time to abandon the rut of assuming clients are noncompliant. The problem isn’t them; it’s us! Instead of trying to get people to comply with plans created for them, plans need to be created that people are motivated to achieve – their plans. This webinar will explore motivational interviewing skills and techniques by applying them to classic challenging end-of-life care situations. (Incidentally, motivational interviewing techniques can also be instrumental in our personal lives.)

THIS WEBINAR WILL BENEFIT THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: Hospice, Palliative Care

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  This informative session is designed for all members of the interdisciplinary care team, organizational leadership, managers, and human resources staff.

TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT

• Self-assessment exercise
• Sample written MI session demonstrating techniques
• Guide to assist in establishing person-centered goals and plans
• Handout with extensive information about techniques and their application to specific practice scenarios
• Reading lists and resources/links for additional information on all topics
• Training log
• PDF of slides and speaker’s contact info for follow-up questions
• Attendance certificate provided

DON’T MISS THIS RELATED WEBINAR!

Self-Assessment: Getting Away from Routine, Task-Focused, End-of-Life Care originally presented on Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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MEET THE PRESENTER:  Gary Gardia, LCSW, APHSW-C

Over 40 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then, he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments, including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education. A frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences, Gary works as a consultant for various businesses and healthcare organizations.

Gary holds master’s degrees in both education and social work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He also holds the new Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker Certification (APHSW-C). Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Heart of Hospice Award for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved and is the recipient of the national Social Work Hospice and Palliative Network (SWHPN) Award of Excellence in Professional Education. He also served as the Executive Director of the Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Work certification organization.