Live interactive webinar: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion by unmuting and directly asking questions or through the chat feature in Zoom.
Course Schedule:
Mon., July 17, 2023 from 9:00am – 11:30am
Tues., July 18, 2023 from 9:00am – 11:30am
Wed., July 19, 2023 from 9:00am – 11:30am
Thurs., July 20, 2023 from 9:00am – 11:30am
Fri., July 21, 2023 from 9:00am – 11:30am
This course is an introduction to the principles, strategies, and the spirit of the Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach to help clients build commitment and reach a decision to change problematic behaviors. The theoretical basis of MI lies in the construct of “ambivalence” and the conflict between indulgence and restraint that is so prevalent when clients consider behavior change. The difficulty in changing problematic behaviors is an occurrence that extends well beyond “addictive behaviors.” The immobilizing effects of ambivalence can be seen in many practice spheres. In addition, the course will discuss MI’s application to practice with “mandated” and “resistant” clients.
Learning Objectives:
This course will consist of critical discussion and practical application of the material.
Research: Select current research on MI can be found at US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health
Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addictions professionals, and other interested individuals
We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.