Description
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.
Instructor
Denise Relf, MPA (she/her/hers) is the owner of Never Stop Growing Coaching & Consulting. Denise earned her Master of Public Affairs and Administration in 2009 from Metropolitan College of New York. Since then, Denise has co-created and launched New York City’s first Motivational Interviewing Labs for NYC Administration of Children’s Services (NYC ACS). While at NYC ACS, she served as a major contributor and advisor during the launch of two multi-million-dollar initiatives. Some of her work on those initiatives included: creating adult learning programs for staff development, facilitating, creating train–the–trainer processes, and serving as lead on the agency’s shift towards the incorporation of motivational interviewing and coaching into their Division of Child Welfare and Division of Juvenile Justice. After starting her own coaching and consulting practice in 2020, Denise went on to partner with social service organizations, faculty from the University of Maryland, and NYC school-based support organizations providing training support in motivational interviewing and coaching.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
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5:50 pm – 6:00 pm Log on
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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Introduction and Refresher
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Advanced MI techniques/Practice
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Practical application/Practice
7:30 pm – 7:45 pm Break
7:45 pm – 9:15 pm
9:15 pm Adjournment
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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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.
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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.
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Demonstrate an ability to apply advanced MI techniques, including complex reflections, double-sided reflections, and amplified reflections.
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Identify how to create collaborative, client-centered S.M.A.R.T goals and action plans.
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Recognize the ongoing value of practice and self-reflection in improving MI skills.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Arbuckle MR, Foster FP, Talley RM, Covell NH, Essock SM. Applying Motivational Interviewing Strategies to Enhance Organizational Readiness and Facilitate Implementation Efforts. Qual Manag Health Care. 2020 Jan/Mar;29(1):1-6. doi: 10.1097/QMH.0000000000000234. PMID: 31855929; PMCID: PMC6927483
Miller, W. & Rollnick, S. PhD. What’s New in MI-4. Motivational Interviewing.org, 2023. pg 1-4
Implementing Motivational Interviewing | Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). (n.d.). https://motivationalinterviewing.org/implementing-motivational-interviewing
Boness, C. L., Nelson, M., & Douaihy, A. (2022). Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 35(2), 420–426. https://doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2022.02.210327
Kellogg, M. (2017). # 171 Complex reflections. Molly Kellogg. https://mollykellogg.com/171-complex-reflections/
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70 and includes CE credit. A non-refundable late fee of $20 is added on 02/21/24.
Cancellations** must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
**ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
