February 26, 2010
9:00 AM – 4:15 PM
6 CEU/RCH clock hours
Location: 115 Stillman Hall, 1947 College Road
REGISTER: (fees can be found on the registration form)
ASSORTED BOX LUNCHES WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THIS TRAINING, FEE's ADJUSTED ON REGISTRATION FORM: Alert Chrissy Gilbert if you are a vegetarian.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
This one-day workshop will provide an introduction to Motivational Interviewing and is designed for individuals who have had little or no previous training in Motivational Interviewing methods. The workshop also is tailored to those interested or working in the alcohol and/or drug field. The workshop will define Motivational Interviewing and workshop participants will learn and practice the five early methods of this counseling style. Participants also will receive initial training and practice in delivering personalized feedback reports to clients/consumers, and at the end of the day, time will be allotted for discussion of how Motivational Interviewing may fit into participants’ current professional roles. The workshop format will include PowerPoint presentations (including handouts), small group practice exercises, and time for questions and discussion. A box lunch will be provided, and a video presentation will be viewed over the lunch hour of a Motivational Interviewing session.
Objectives
1) Understand what is (and what is not) Motivational Interviewing.
2) Apply the five early methods of the counseling style.
3) Analyze how Motivational Interviewing may fit into their professional roles.
Presenter Biography
Lisa Berger, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Core Scientist with the Center for Addiction and Behavioral Health Research. She also is a part of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.
