Motivational Interviewing to Address COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy in Tribal Communities
presented by
USET Tribal Health Program Support

With so much misinformation circulating in the media, it can be hard for people to feel confident that receiving a COVID-19 vaccine is the right choice for them. Many of us know firsthand the difficulty of discussing this highly polarized topic, especially when those conversations are with close friends or family members. One technique that may be helpful to facilitating these conversations is Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is an evidence-based skill that can be used to guide individuals towards positive behavior change by tapping into their intrinsic motivation for said change. MI has been used in clinical and non-clinical settings, including for medication adherence, healthy eating, and even for improving communication in parent-child relationships. While this training is focused on using MI to overcome hesitancy towards COVID-19 vaccination, our hope is that you will be able to use these skills in other areas as well.

Who Should Attend? Tribal citizens of USET member Tribal Nations (especially those without a clinical background)

When? April 13, 20, and 27 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Central/2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Eastern (all three sessions must be attended in order to receive the certificate of completion)

Learning objectives:

1. Increase knowledge of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and basic MI skills

2. Build understanding of common fears and hesitancies around COVID-19 vaccination

3. Feel comfortable applying MI techniques around COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in everyday scenarios, particularly with friends and family members

Presenter: Dr. Emily Kline, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and Director of Psychological Services for the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Clinic at Boston Medical Center.

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For questions or more information, please contact USET Staff Epidemiologist, Emily Bear, at ebear@usetinc.org.