MOtivational INterviewing

6.9.07

More work in the patio of PACEMED, translating and now listening to CPR practise with various cases being discussed, intubations taught and the teacher “snoring” away to illustrate a particular situation. I wrap up and head out for some delicious mole for lunch and more wanderings through mercados and the art market, wondering what souvenirs to get for the kids who have outgrown chatchkes.

A meeting at Lifepath inspires another idea for working with teachers in local schools, giving them ideas on how to educate kids on obesity prevention. He reminds me of Jung’s conviction that the second half of life is one of service, the first being one of ego development. Although our nation seems to be stuck in service of self throughout life and our nation’s leaders do no better. He suggests I approach local realtors and wealthy people to fund the workshop, which they would help promote pro-bono. We also discuss doing a mindful eating workshop for their paying clients.

In the jardin farmers protest the state for a building they do not want, blaring their speech on a loudspeaker, and following with a pick up truck carrying a bull. They block traffic and no one seems to mind.

A lazy afternoon as the weather changes from hot and dry to windy and cooler and I hole up to correct my rapid translations.