Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Level One Core QoC Workshop

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Dates

Part One: Monday, January 22, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST
Part Two: Monday, January 29, 2024 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EST

Location

Hosted via Zoom. Participants will be able to attend online or call in over the phone.

Course Description

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centred, directive method of communication for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change and is recognized as an effective evidence-based approach to support autonomy and long-term behaviour change.

In this two-part interactive workshop, we will explore how to enhance our conversation style with clients as they contemplate change. We will discuss topics such as how to explore ambivalence, roll with resistance, and elicit change-talk. We will learn how to work within the Motivational Interviewing spirit, where showing a genuine interest in the client’s perspective leads to further collaboration.

Learning Objectives

• Define Motivational Interviewing and discuss safe ways to explore ambivalence.
• Find ways to incorporate the spirit of MI into our work.
• Examine the change process through the Stages of Change model.
• Explore tools for change.
• Learn to avoid common traps in conversation with clients.
• Gain an appreciation of the principles of MI.
• Review the Micro Skills to help further develop conversations with clients.
• Expand our understanding of change talk and commitment talk and how to discern the difference.

Participant Testimonials

“It was a rich and deeply satisfying online training experience. The facilitators were knowledgeable, and the training format flowed beautifully from theory into practice. I also appreciated the compassion and generous sharing of the participants. All round, a great experience.”

“The content was very helpful and well-paced. I feel more confident coming out of this workshop!”

“As someone who is new to MI, I found this workshop very helpful! A great introduction and stepping stone!”

Facilitator Biographies

Cheryl Robinson
Cheryl Robinson first entered the helping professions over twenty-five years ago by working at a shelter for men experiencing homelessness. It was there at the shelter that she became aware of the devastating cycle of addiction. Cheryl has been offering counselling for individuals concerned with their mental health and addictions for over seventeen years and has been a registered psychotherapist since 2015. Cheryl worked at a community addiction centre for fifteen years before serving as the Clinical Director of a residential treatment centre for two years. Currently, Cheryl works at Hope for Today Counselling in private practice and offers presentations in the community to help reduce stigma concerning mental health and addictions.

Jennifer Maddan
Jennifer Maddan has been working in the field of addiction and mental health for 15 years and has been a registered psychotherapist since 2016. Jennifer worked for 13 years at a community addiction centre before becoming the Clinical Team Lead at a residential treatment centre providing trauma and mental health treatment for military and first responders. Currently, Jennifer continues to support individuals with a wide variety of needs in her private practice (Jennifer Maddan Counselling Services) and works part-time as a mental health clinician for the Peterborough Family Health Team.

Pricing

• Early Bird Ticket for Peterborough-Based Participants: $69.00*
• Regular Ticket for Peterborough-Based Participants: $89.00*
• Regular Ticket for Participants Outside of Peterborough: $109.00*

*Plus Eventbrite's fee.

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