Date/Time
This Training is NOT hosted by the Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
3 CEs
This engaging and interactive three-hour workshop is designed to take your MI skills to the next level. Whether you’re new to MI or have some experience, this workshop will provide you with advanced techniques and practical strategies to effectively motivate and guide clients towards achieving their goals.
Objectives:
Review MI and its importance in client interactions on behavioral change, including, but not limited to: strengthening motivation for change, fostering collaboration, minimizing resistance, and addressing ambivalence that leads to change.
Recognize common challenges and ethical considerations when using MI in client interactions, including, but not limited to: respecting client’s autonomy, assessing client well-being, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
Demonstrate an ability to apply advanced MI techniques, including complex reflections, double-sided reflections, and amplified reflections.
Identify how to create collaborative, client-centered S.M.A.R.T goals and action plans.
Recognize the ongoing value of practice and self-reflection in improving MI skills.
Audience: Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Sponsored By: University of Maryland School of Social Work
Cost: $70.00-$90.00
For questions, email the University of Maryland School of Social Work at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu