LIVE: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
October 17, 2024 - October 18, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
October 17, 2024 - October 18, 2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pacific
6 Hours | 6 CEs
$300 Registration | $275 Early Registration (through October 10th) | Live Virtual Training via Zoom
Matthew Rensi, Ph.D., LPCC presents a live virtual professional training program on Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in partnership with Community Solutions.
In this training, participants will learn about the Motivational Interviewing approach to helping people change and see the crucial importance of matching interventions to individuals’ stages of change in order to improve the likelihood of success. In addition to examining the principles of MI, learners will learn and practice specific skills and techniques that will support the primary goals of MI, which include establishing rapport, eliciting change talk, and establishing commitment language.
This program would be focused on new professionals or mid-career professionals who are looking to further develop their skills in Motivational Interviewing.
Program Outline:
Day 1
- Introduction to topic & Grounding Activity
- Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
- Spirit of MI
- Task of MI
- Stages of Change
- Change Talk
- Learning Task
- Learning task Breakout Room
- Review
- Change Talk Continue
- OARS
- OARS Breakout Group
- End with Q & A
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.
Presented By
Matthew Rensi, Ph.D., LPCC
Matthew T Rensi, Ph. D., LPCC. is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who also holds a Ph. D. in counselor education and supervision. He has extensive experience providing therapy to people struggling with psychosis, homelessness, various mental health issues and the legal system. In addition...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe 4 processes (tasks) of Motivational Interviewing
Describe how clients consider their own reasons for change
Demonstrate basic Motivational Interviewing skills to help clients resolve ambivalence in favor of change
Describe how Motivational Interviewing is used in different practice settings
Live Event Policy
Registration for our live events is covered for one (1) person per purchase. If you would like to purchase for a group, please contact our group training team.
Event Communications
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.
Event Conduct
Professional conduct is expected during our live programs. Our goal is to make our events as interactive as possible for all participants. We reserve the right to remove any participants who are disruptive, act unprofessionally, or who we are unable to verify their purchase.
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Program Partner
Community Solutions
Since it was founded as a teen drop-in center in 1972, Community Solutions has grown in both depth and breadth of services in response to the growing and changing needs of our community. Today we provide a comprehensive spectrum of prevention, intervention, treatment, and residential services to the communities of Santa Clara and San Benito Counties. We provide services and support to help children, families, and individuals overcome the challenges posed by mental health issues, substance abuse, trauma, severe family dysfunction, sexual and domestic violence, and human trafficking. Our Mission Our mission is to create opportunities for positive change by promoting and supporting the full potential of individuals, the strengths of families, and the well-being of our community. The services we provide include:
- Wellness and recovery-based behavioral health services
- Empowerment-based domestic violence and sexual assault services
- Strength-based prevention and intervention services
