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Three ways our behaviour change app will enhance your programOur team created Ake with the goal of addressing the common challenges faced in the field of family violence intervention. Watch the videos below to find out the reasons why […]
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Chapter MeetingIt’s an exciting time for members and Friends of MINT Oceania as they prepare to gather in Melbourne next weekend. This gathering marks the first time in three years that […]
We are almost readyWe are in the final stages of publishing the app onto the Apple and Google Play stores for iOS and Android devices and are due to go live with Ake […]
Associate Spotlight – Peter FeeneyPeter Feeney is an actor, writer, teacher, and director. Peter is a good friend to HMA, having been involved in several of our media projects. His relationship with HMA began […]
It is good to have dreams/moemoeāWhen I started my social work career in the early 1980s, I had no idea where the journey would take me. Little did I know that I would […]
Once a week or all week?How do we increase the dosage in our men’s behaviour change programmes? How do we ensure learning transfer of the work we do in programmes continues after the session? How […]
Looking forward to 2022It is a truism that life often throws us curveballs. At HMA, we have certainly experienced a few curve balls over 23 years of business. The 2011 Christchurch earthquake […]
Workshop – The role of Motivational Interviewing in working with Family Violence“Resolving ambivalence and developing motivation is a key aspect of engagement into Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) programs.” Given that most men referred to programs are mandated either formally or informally […]
HMA 2018 Round-UpWe have had a fantastic year. Heartfelt thanks go to the agencies and organisation that have placed trust in HMA to work with their staff. From large delivery and design […]
Disrupting Family Violence Programme Launch!Disrupting Family Violence & Moving Closer to Family Wellbeing An 18+ session family violence intervention programme for men Family violence has emerged from behind closed doors since the second wave […]
Winner! Outstanding Performance in Carbon ManagementAt HMA we tend to get around a bit. Given the large amount of work that we do throughout New Zealand and Australia, this is not surprising, but it comes […]
And the winners are…We had a great response to our post ‘Motivational Interviewing Resources – OARS Tokens and MI Rulers’. Thanks to all of those people who got back to us expressing interest […]
Wanting to be SAFE within your relationships – a free website for menMany years ago when I wrote a self-help book for men titled ‘Feeling angry, playing fair’. It was written for men struggling with patterns of abusive practice in their […]
HMA launches new websiteWe are excited. Today we launch our new website (www.hma.co.nz). Over the past three months we have been working with Wired Internet Group to rebuild our website so that it […]
MI Oceania presentations now onlineThanks to everyone who attended either the MINT sponsored TNT, MITI4 coding workshop and/or the 4th International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing that was held in Melbourne during August. These events provided a […]
Case study on HMA features on Totara siteAs you will know Hall McMaster & Associates (HMA) is a niche consulting agency. HMA provide programme design, training and mentoring to New Zealand and overseas governments in the important areas of criminal justice, family violence prevention, motivational interviewing and parenting. We are […]
Last chance registrations for ISMIRegistrations for the International Symposium of Motivational Interviewing (ISMI) close this weekend! The 4th ISMI will be held in Melbourne on Friday 7 August at the Treacy Centre in Parkville. […]
Time running out to get on the MINT Training for New Trainers Workshop: 4-6 August 2015Is MI a core part of your practice? Do you love MI? Share MI? Train others in MI? Want to join like-minded colleagues? The MINT Endorsed TNT is the first […]
Spotlight on the International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing: 7 August 2015Do you use MI? Have conversations about change in your role? Want to know more? Go beyond the basics with this stimulating one day program on applications of MI. When […]
Spotlight on the MITI4 Workshop: 4-6 August 2015Do you want to deepen your understanding of the elements of MI? Review how you’re going? Coach others MI? Conduct research on MI? Then the MITI 4 workshop could be […]
Online enrolments for Melbourne MI events now openYou are now able to enrol online with the early bird rate for the upcoming Melbourne Motivational Interviewing events here. The two events currently open are: Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity […]
A lot happening in the Motivational Interviewing spaceWe are delighted to confirm three exciting professional development opportunities will be held on 4-7 August 2015 by the newly formed MI Oceania, a not for profit group interested in […]
MI Oceania website goes liveMI Oceania was formed by the local members of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). This non-profit group covers Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands. The founding […]
Stephen Rollnick Free MI resource onlineThe British Medical Journal has a free one hour module on MI with Steve Rollnick. This is a nice introduction to MI that anyone can access. Register first here:http://learning.bmj.com/learning/home.html Then […]
Practitioner Interview Video Series – Male Sexual AssaultIn support of Sexual Violence Awareness Month, Living Well are pleased to release a new Practitioner Interview Series of videos for those meeting and working with men sexually abused in childhood and […]
Motivational Interviewing Intermediate Workshop Auckland 19 – 20 November 2014This rare opportunity to attend a public workshop with Ken is limited to 20 participants. This workshop is for participants who have been using MI for a time and are […]
Two workshop opportunities with Ken McMasterThese days I spend most of my time running learning and development workshops for organisations across Australia and New Zealand. I therefore haven’t had time during the past year to […]
Exciting developments around motivational interviewingOver the past six months the group of us MINTees (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers members) from Australasia have been busy on several projects to bring greater awareness and accessibility […]
A restorative justice approach to family violence: Changing tackThis volume provides an essential update on current thinking, practice and research into the use of restorative justice in the area of family violence. It contains contemporary empirical, theoretical and […]
App for men who have been sexually abused or sexually assaultedI am always impressed by the fantastic work that the team at Living Well in Queensland are doing to support men who have been sexually abuse or sexually assaulted. This app, […]
“Will they do it again” (new stock arrived)We have had renewed interest in this book around risk assessment and management. We decided to do another small print run. Every day we are bombarded with the reality that […]
Effective Interventions with Offenders – New Stock has arrivedThe view of the 1970s and ’80s – that in terms of rehabilitation programmes, nothing works – continues to exert an influence that is no longer deserved. Over the last […]
Registrations now open for the 3rd International Symposium on Motivational InterviewingISMI offers a rare opportunity to engage with the latest thinking, challenges and opportunities in Motivational Interviewing and the broader field of effective communication and behaviour change. The event offers […]
International Award for NZ Probation – well doneI picked up this story in the latest Corrections News. You will see our connection with it at the end. Late last year New Zealand Corrections received the International Corrections […]
3rd International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing – Melbourne May 2013Fancy a trip in May to the lovely city of Melbourne? Last year HMA hosted the 2nd International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing in Auckland which was a great success. This […]
Motivational Interviewing in Groups – in our bookshop nowA unique clinical resource, this book shows how to infuse the methods and spirit of motivational interviewing (MI) into group-based interventions. The authors demonstrate how the four processes of MI […]
Dr. Stephen Rollnick visit to New Zealand in May 2013 – Mark your diary now!We are delighted to let you know that HMA will be hosting a three city visit to New Zealand with Dr Stephen Rollnick, who along with Dr. William Miller developed the […]
PACCOA 2013 conference Alice Springs 23rd – 25th October – Call for papersI have been a supporter of PACCOA (Probation and Community Correctional Officers’ Association) for many years, having attended and presented at a number of their conferences. This Australian based association […]
Living Well – check this outAs you know I have been a supporter of the work of Living Well, a Queensland based service working with men who have been sexually abused. To promote sexual violence […]
December Level 2 Motivational Interviewing Course – places still availableBuilding on the latest thinking from Miller and Rollnick, this workshop is open to people who have had previous training and real life practice with MI. In the absence of […]
Family violence programmes goes open sourceTwo years ago HMA brought together representatives of key family violence provider groups from around New Zealand/Aotearoa to talk about what should be included in a contemporary intervention for men […]
Motivational Interviewing in Groups – a new publication on its wayFor those who attended the Motivational Symposium in Auckland, New Zealand (March 2012), you will remember the great presentation by Chris Wagner on adapting MI to group interventions. Chris and […]
3 day training in Motivational Interviewing – Hong KongWant a trip to Hong Kong in January? Dr William Miller is running a New Directions in Motivational Interviewing (2-day workshop) which is focused on the clinical method of Motivational Interviewing for […]
Breaking news – Now available Motivational Interviewing 3rd edition – Helping People ChangeWe are pleased to announce that early next week that we will be receiving the first shipment of the new Motivational Interviewing (3rd Edition) into the HMA Bookshop. We have […]
50 ways to say no to abusive behaviour within relationshipsI have finally found time over the past few weeks to get this new book out the door. My last self-help book, Feeling Angry, Playing Fair is now out of print […]
Motivational Interviewing e-learning course goes liveWe indicated earlier in the year that we had been working on an e-learning Motivational Interviewing course. We are now proud to launch this for practitioners who want to develop […]
MI DVD gets great responseWe have been mightily pleased with the great response we have had to the new MI DVD we recently launched. We have therefore decided to put more of it online […]
‘Let’s talk…’ Poster/Visual Media CompetitionLiving Well (Australia) and 1in6 (USA) are asking for your assisting to promote and contribute to the ‘Let’s talk…’ Poster/Visual Media Competition. The ‘Let’s talk…’ competition invites artists, graphic […]
Motivational Interviewing DVD now availableAfter many months of hard work our new motivational Interviewing DVD is now available. This 420 minute learning resource provides a starting point in understanding the underlying theory and practice of […]
Are we there yet – almostI know it seems like this is taking forever, but as they say good things take time. We are really pleased with the rich material demonstrating MI from a range […]
Motivational Interviewing (3rd edition) out soonIt is nearly here. The third edition of Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change (3rd edition) by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick is due for release from Guilford Press in October […]
Welcome to Ken’s blogThanks for stopping by. I have been working in the human services for a fair while, particularly in the area of abusive practices such as family violence, sexual offending and […]
From Ken’s desk January 2012We have finally found a new home, after ten months of looking, being ‘pipped at the post’ by bigger companies with more financial muscle, and not being able to afford […]
Our Public Training CalendarWe have been providing professional development to various organisations and individuals since 1985. Locating our work in evidenced based practice has ensured that we are current with our thinking which […]
Living Well Art CompetitionLate last year I was in Brisbane and visited with Dr Gary Foster, Manager of Spiritus Sexual Assault Services. Gary has long been a strong advocate for men who have […]
Motivational Interviewing SymposiumBeyond an Effect Size: Innovations in Thinking & Practice 7-9 March 2012, Auckland, New Zealand We are having a fantastic response to this event from both within New Zealand and […]
From Ken’s desk October 2011It is amazing to see we are now well into the final quarter of 2011. Since the disruption of the February 22 earthquake in Christchurch and subsequent aftershocks (they remind […]
Motivational Interviewing SymposiumBeyond an Effect Size: Innovations in Thinking & Practice 7-9 March 2012 Auckland, New Zealand Enrolments are now open for the second International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing (ISMI). The event […]
From Ken’s desk September 2011A friend to our work will be sorely missed On July 24th 2011 Chief District Court Judge Russell Johnson died (aged 64 years) after a short illness. Judge Johnson […]
Call for papers now open for Motivational Interviewing SymposiumBeyond an Effect Size: Innovations in Thinking & Practice, 7-9 March 2012. Auckland, New Zealand HMA is pleased to announce the second International Symposium on Motivational Interviewing (ISMI). The event […]
Online Poster/Visual Media CompetitionWe received this information from Dr Gary Foster, Manager of Spiritus Sexual Assault Services in Brisbane. Gary has long been a strong advocate for men who have experienced sexual abuse […]
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing with Joel PorterThis entry level 2-day workshop will be held in Auckland on 8-9 December 2011. Motivational interviewing (MI) is a clinical counselling method to help people make decisions about change. It […]
From Ken’s desk July 2011The challenges just keep on coming. Recently, Suzanne Hall and myself as directors of HMA, met with the other floor owners of Westpark Tower to discuss the fate of our […]
On the road throughout Queensland training sentence plannersSentence planners are critical to assessing and managing the thorough care of prisoners within the Queensland prison system. Sentence Management Training was a two day program conducted at the Queensland […]
Mark your diaries now: Motivational Interviewing SymposiumWe are excited to provide you all with advanced notice of the second MI Symposium, to be held in Auckland 7-9 March 2012.Terri Moyers from the USA is going to […]
From Ken’s desk June 2011The events of 22 February 2011 continue to challenge us here in the Garden City of Christchurch. We are through the immediate rescue and stabilising phase (ensuring people are safe […]
‘Effective interventions with offenders: Lessons learned’ out nowEdited by Ken McMaster & David Riley, RRP $34.95In this book we asked contributors to reflect upon their practice and identify lessons learned that can increase the effectiveness and reach […]
Motivational Interviewing newsMotivational Interviewing has been practiced in New Zealand for decades. Until last week, there were only a handful of people who could provide accurate and objective feedback and coaching to […]
‘Effective Interventions with Offenders – Lessons Learned’Edited by Ken McMaster & David Riley, RRP $34.95Despite the glitch with the recent Christchurch earthquake we are back on track with the release of our most recent publication. We […]
From Ken’s desk April 2011We didn’t see thiscoming. I am referring of course to the earthquake that decimated most of Christchurch on 22 February. We were starting to rebuild after the September earthquake. No […]
Western Australia interventionsMarch in Perth. 35 degree days (every day).Since 2008 we have had a strong working relationship with WA Department of Corrections. We have been involved in the ongoing development of […]
New book due out shortly – ‘Effective Interventions with Offenders – Lessons Learned’ Edited by Ken McMaster & David Riley, RRP $34.95Interventions with those who offend are a worthy investment for any civil society. To not invest in intervention is to run the risk of maintaining patterns of behaviour that impact […]
Updated figures on Police Safety OrdersSignificant changes to the Domestic Violence Act saw Police granted with the ability to issue on-the-spot Safety Orders (PSO) from 1 July 2010. These orders which require perpetrators of family […]
From Ken’s Desk February 2011At the end of 2010, despite the Christchurch Earthquake delaying our fit-out by two months, we moved into our new premises on Level 4, Westpark Towers, 56 Cashel Street, Christchurch. […]
Book review – The Happiness AdvantageAuthor: Shawn Achor 2010 288 pages Virgin Books: UK ISBN-13 9780753539460Reviewed by Sam Hall-McMaster
From Ken’s Desk December 2010A week ago another tragedy hit the South Island of New Zealand. This is of course on top of the 7.1 earthquake that shook Christchurch on 4 September. I am […]
Development of a General Stopping Violence Programme – DVA approvalHMA is taking the initiative to develop a National Domestic Violence Programme to meet the criteria for programme accreditation under the Domestic Violence Act 1995. I am aware over time […]
Military Activity Camp (MAC3) Criminogenic Programme UpdateLast Monday I had the pleasure of supporting our two intervention workers (Matt and Lawrence) at the graduation of the MAC3 programme at Te Puna Wai youth justice residence near […]
We’ve moved!From 13 December 2010 you will find us in our new premises – Level 4, 56 Cashel Street, Christchurch 8013. Update your records with our new contact details: PO Box […]
From Ken’s Desk November 2010Whenever I meet people, and talk about the work that I do in designing intervention programmes and training people in programme delivery for those who offend, the question is, “What […]
MAC3 Criminogenic ProgrammeDuring October, November and early December, HMA is delivering the criminogenic section of the MAC3 programme for Te Puna Wai (Child, Youth & Family). Our two people working on this […]
From Ken’s Desk August 2010Imagine this. It is 4 April 2010 and you are having a party. As things happen someone at another party said that you had stolen a car (a mistaken belief) […]
“Working With Challenging Clients” seminar gets a great responseIn a joint venture between Hall McMaster and Associates (HMA) and the Creative Learning Network (CTN), seminars on ‘Working with challenging clients’ with American speaker, Michael Clark, have been held […]
Issuing of Police Safety OrdersLast month we ran a story on the new Police Safety Orders that came into effect on 1 July. These provide the police with additional powers to intervene in family […]
Parenting for a Peaceful World by Robin GrilleISBN 978-1-921004-14-8 May 2005 Lougueville Media: New South Wales “Universal care for children’s emotional health is the key to creating a more peaceful and just global community that lives sustainably, […]
Motivational interviewing partnership is bornMany of you will know that staff at HMA have real interest and experience in motivational interviewing. Ken McMaster (one of HMA’s directors) was awarded an ALAC scholarship to attend […]
Another step forward in protecting victims of family violence – Police Safety OrdersFrom 1 July the New Zealand Police will have additional powers to intervene in family violence call-outs. They will be able to utilise what is known as a ‘Police Safety […]
Celebrating turning up or helping the helpersEvery week throughout New Zealand/Aotearoa, men and women sit in agencies working with men who have been abusive within their families. Think of all those facilitators heading out the door […]
From Ken’s Desk, April 2010We are developing a new project capturing the narratives of programme facilitators from New Zealand and Australia who are doing interesting work in areas of working with those who offend […]
From Ken’s Desk, March 2010HMA is pleased to launch a fresh look website. After feedback from you, we have made it more user-friendly and accessible. A big thanks to Stuart and the team at […]
Triple P now well established in New ZealandSuzanne Hall, one of the directors at HMA, has been a trainer for Triple P International for the past three years. In that time Suzanne has delivered Triple P training […]
Internal Affairs Launch Confidential Listening and Assistance ServiceThe Department of Internal Affairs has launched the Confidential Listening and Assistance Service for people who have been subject to abuse or neglect whilst in state care prior to 1992. […]
From Ken’s Desk, February 2010The year has started with a flourish of projects including development of an Enhancing Parole training, developing an online and in-room training programme for group facilitators from the Department of […]
Advanced notice Michael Clark visit (12th – 16th July 2010)During the week of July 12th – 16 we are pleased along with Creative Training Network to bring Michael D. Clark to New Zealand. Michael is well known as a […]
Coping, Resilience & Hope Building – Brisbane 9-11 July 2010Strengths based practice is an approach to people rather than a fixed model of practice. It is primarily dependent on the attitudes and beliefs of the worker and the assumptions […]
HMA goes carbon neutralHall McMaster & Associates Ltd have become the first professional human service teachers and practitioners in New Zealand to be certified carbon neutral through Landcare Research’s carboNZeroCertTM programme.
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