The HRM Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
Family Education & Support Meeting
Monday, January 12th, 2009
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Room 6015
Halifax Infirmary, QEII Health Sciences Centre
1796 Summer Street,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
(Summer Street South Elevators)
Presenting: Another Double Billing
7:00 - 7:45 pm Dr. Stephen Ayer
Executive Director
Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia
Influencing Public Policy Relating to Schizophrenia & Psychosis
8:00 - 9:00 pm Dr. Zenovia Ursuliak
Nova Scotia Early Psychosis Program
Motivational Interviewing (Part Three): Building Better Relationships – Particularly with Those Who Lack Insight – Through Effective Communication Skills
This technique is promoted by Dr. Xavier Amador in his book I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help! It utilizes the LEAP (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) approach.
For those who are not familiar with Motivational Interviewing, a brief outline of Dr. Ursuliak’s initial presentation will be available as you arrive.
Please join us in learning about Motivational Interviewing and role playing various scenarios. (Role playing is on a voluntary basis only.)
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