Motivational Interviewing Introduction : December 6-7, 2018

Description

This in-person workshop is available by invitation only to designated Managed Care Organizations (MCO) and their behavioral health affiliates.

This workshop is Part 1 of Motivational Interviewing.

MI is a client-centered
counseling approach that engages clients’ intrinsic motivation to change toward
healthier behavior. MI counselors use a set of specific, teachable techniques
within a non-judgmental, non-confrontational atmosphere to increase clients’
awareness of the problems and of the consequences and risks associated with the
unhealthy behavior in question. MI has a shown robust evidence of effectiveness
in improving a range of health behavior problems, including substance use
disorders, treatment non-adherence and smoking. MI can be delivered flexibly,
in short- or long-term intervention formats.

To allow
for appropriate time to practice skills learned in the introductory course,
please allow 3 months before enrolling in the MI- Intermediate course.

This course provides 14 hours of Continuing Education Credits for the following licenses: Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Psychological Associate, Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapist and Chemical Dependency Counselor. Upon successful completion of the course, you will earn a certificate of completion and (if applicable) continuing education credit.