I recently experienced a nourishing and eye-opening workshop on Interventive Interviewing, led by the brilliant Jomo Phillips, MSSW, RMFT (Canada). His teaching style blended warmth and expertise, making every concept feel practical and human.
Three Central Learnings
- Questions as interventions
Every question we choose is more than information gathering — it has the potential to spark insight, shift negative patterns, and foster change. - Circular & reflexive questioning
These styles broaden perspective, inviting clients to see their relationships and dynamics in new ways and tap into their strengths. - Presence over force
How we ask matters: tone, curiosity, and genuineness can transform a question into an invitation for growth.
This workshop reaffirmed for me that healing and connection often unfold in the questions we ask — and the spaces we hold when we ask them. I left inspired to integrate these practices into my work with couples, families, and individuals.
About Jomo Phillips, MSSW, RMFT.
Jomo is a Fulbright Scholar and ICEEFT-certified Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor with over 25 years in systemic therapy, couples and family practice, social work, and EMDR. An Approved Supervisor with the AAMFT, he is Founder and Clinical Director of The Relational Practices Ltd., co-founder of the Caribbean EFT Community, and leads the Caribbean EFT Project. Known for his clinical skill, cultural insight, and inclusive approach, Jomo mentors across the region and creates affirming spaces for all.
Dennise Demming 