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MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING FOR MEDICAL PROVIDERS Location: Hyatt Regency, Remington Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice that is empowering to patients and health care providers alike. This approach uses a guiding style to help people resolve ambivalence and enhance their motivation to adopt behavior changes that can improve their health outcomes. Introductory Level. Presenters: Ken Kraybill, MSW, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc., Seattle, WA; Sharon Morrison, RN, MAT, National Health Care for the Homeless Council, Inc., Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Boston, MA. Materials: Audio from workshop (mp3) Motivational Interviewing for Medical Providers: Preparing People for Change (ppt)