The Space We Create (please see attachment for full title)

Course overview

This course provides education on the core OARS communication skills of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based therapeutic modality that has demonstrated success with human medical providers on improving communication with clients/patients, and improving client/patient compliance. This course also provides education and skills practice in both the MI OARS skills and co-regulation/nervous system regulation techniques from Polyvagal Theory (PVT), an evidence-based therapeutic modality that can be highly effective for nervous system regulation and co-regulation during stressful situations, including conflict between the veterinary professional and their client. PVT regulation skills also contribute to the veterinary professional's skill set for effective self-care, both outside and during work hours.