IN-PERSON TRAINING: Motivational Interviewing – REGISTRATION FULL!

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This two-day training takes place on 10/27 &10/28 from 9AM – 4PM at the RISE Center

Participants will learn to respond to individuals using empathic, reflective statements, and to identify change talk within individual speech. Participants will understand when and how to use open-ended questions to elicit change talk.

This course will explore:

• An orientation and overview of MI – Definition of MI, what MI is, and discussion of ambivalence and change.
• A discussion on the spirit of MI – (Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, Evocation) the righting reflex, and how they differ.
• A discussion on using OARS – (Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summarizations) to engage individuals in a change process.

Cost: $20

This training is followed by an optional and invitational series of 8 monthly learning collaboratives. Inquire with trainer for more information.

Trainers:

Martha Thompson, Psy. D. has been providing direct clinical care in mental health and addictions since 1999. Scroll down for more info about Dr. Thompson

Bernard Showers, LCSW, CAADC is a national consultant for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Initiatives in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders, Motivational Interviewing, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy.

 

This training is sponsored by the Council on Chemical Abuse and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. For more information about future training opportunities with the Council, please contact the training coordinator by phone at (610) 376-8669, Ext. 101.

Registration Information

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