Motivational Interviewing for the Prevention Professional

CEUs: Prevention, CHES
2 Hours
Domains: P3: Communications

Description:

Dive into the world of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative, person-centered style of communication designed to strengthen a person's own motivation for and commitment to change. This presentation will equip you with practical, evidence-based skills to help your participants explore and resolve ambivalence. We will understand real tangible motivational interviewing tools, giving you the confidence needed to implement this communication tool. Motivational Interviewing is a powerful communication method whether you are administering SBIRT/other screening processes, or just supporting youth through your prevention programming.

Learning Objectives:

1. Be able to identify two components of the spirit of Motivational Interviewing
2. Be able to identify examples of communication tools in the OARS skills
3. Be able to describe positive sustain talk strategies 

Presenter(s):
Lake Miller, OCPC, ICPS