Motivational Interviewing, 2-day Introductory Workshops, 2020

2-DAY WORKSHOPS, 9AM TO 5PM EACH DAY     SELECT FROM THE FOLLOWING DATES: * MAY 28-29, 2020 * AUGUST 6-7, 2020 * OCTOBER 15-16, 2020 ------------------------- MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI) is a person-centered, guiding method of communication to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. MI is an evidence-based practice, with hundreds of clinical trials demonstrating its efficacy across a broad range of populations and target behaviors.  This 2-day workshop is an intensive introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI). It will provide participants with an overview of the theory, principles, and skills of MI. Participants will be guided through a sequence of experiential exercises to explore and shape communication practices and begin the process of increasing proficiency in MI. Learning activities will include: demonstrations, video examples, role plays, case studies, small group exercises, and significant participant practice with feedback. _Target Audience: _ This workshop is appropriate for professionals or volunteers who are in a role of helping clients/patients/students, or educating individuals/groups, with a goal of making and sustaining healthy behavior change. This includes, but is not limited to: counselors, probation officers, health educators, psychologists, physicians, nurses, care managers, dieticians, social workers, occupational therapists, teachers, academic advisors, life coaches, clergy, physical therapists, personal trainers, etc. ------------------------- _Continuing Professional Education:_ We have partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse (ODMHSAS) to sponnsor continuing education credit. The workshop is approved for 13 hours of continuing education for LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CADC/LADC, Psychologists, Case Managers, and Peer Specialists (CPS). _Proceeds will go toward supporting programs for college students who aged out of the foster care system._