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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI.

Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) to be eligible to attend the subsequent training in the MI series: Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2). Those who fully attend Level 1 will automatically receive an invitation to register to attend Level 2.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completing Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1), participants will:

• Have an introductory level understanding of the purpose, benefits, and challenges of MI
• Understand and practice the four processes used in MI: planning, evoking, focusing, and engaging
• Recognize differences between helpful client engagement vs. harmful client engagement
• Prepare to apply the spirit of Motivational Interviewing to patient interactions
• Observe and practice the core skills of MI: listening, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarization.

Training Dates:

• September 20, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT
• September 27, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT
• October 4, 2023 from 8:30AM-11:30AM CT

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 9 NAADAC certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the training. 

TRAINER:

Sue EckMaahs

Sue EckMaahs has practiced and trained Motivational Interviewing (MI) for over 30 years.  With a background in Sociology, she has provided MI implementation, training, and coaching services to thousands of professionals and over two hundred organizations, nationally & internationally.  Her audience spans mental health, substance abuse, public health & primary care, education, child protection/family reunification, workforce development, and re-entry/corrections.  On a personal note, she loves hiking with her partner Steve & dog, Cassie!  

To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session:

The Great Lakes A/MH/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.