Ken McMaster
Social worker with experience in criminal justice and family violence, using MI to improve practice and reduce pushback.
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Oct 6, 2025 • 0sec
Ep 91 – MI for Intimate Partner Violence
Ken McMaster, a seasoned social work practitioner and author, dives into the transformative power of motivational interviewing (MI) in addressing intimate partner violence. He highlights the importance of curiosity over confrontation to engage clients effectively. Ken also emphasizes the need to explore clients' histories with violence while maintaining compassion and accountability. By combining MI with cognitive-behavioral therapy and innovative tools like AI, he seeks to foster intrinsic motivation and support men in their journey toward positive change.
Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 30min
Motivational Interviewing as a Catalyst for Building Skills: How Practicing MI Cultivates Good Practice
Helen Mentha, an expert in motivational interviewing from the drug and alcohol sector, joins Tipene Pickett, inspired by Terry Moyers' workshops, Kyle McKenzie, a veteran trainer from Ballarat, and social worker Ken McMaster. They discuss the transformative power of motivational interviewing in cultivating empathetic relationships. The conversation delves into navigating confrontation, embracing ambivalence in healing, and the importance of patience in sustainable change. They highlight MI's role in effective therapeutic conversations and the integration of cultural values for authentic connections.
