E. Summerson Carr
Associate professor of social work, anthropology, and comparative human development at the University of Chicago. Author of the book "Working the Difference: Science, Spirit, and the Spread of Motivational Interviewing."
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Oct 14, 2023 • 55min
E. Summerson Carr, "Working the Difference: Science, Spirit, and the Spread of Motivational Interviewing" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
E. Summerson Carr discusses the training and dissemination of Motivational Interviewing, exploring its cultural forms. The podcast covers the transformative power of MI in addiction counseling, its unique nature combining behavioral therapy and humanism, challenges in training, and the role of trained dogs in human service work.
Oct 14, 2023 • 52min
E. Summerson Carr, "Working the Difference: Science, Spirit, and the Spread of Motivational Interviewing" (U Chicago Press, 2023)
E. Summerson Carr, an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago, delves into motivational interviewing (MI), a powerful behavioral therapy originally designed for treating addiction. She shares her transformative journey from anthropology to social work, emphasizing MI's shift in client relationships. Carr critiques MI's American roots and its global spread, exploring the complexities of training and state mandates. Additionally, she highlights the intriguing role of facility dogs in enhancing communication in health services.
