Most trainings on Motivational Interviewing don't do more than convey the 'concept' of "Change Talk" as something essential to the success of this evidence based practice. This two-part webinar goes beyond concept and into action. You will learn how to evoke Change Talk and what to do with it. A prior knowledge of the CORE skills of MI (OARS) is helpful and not required to join us.

Goal:
To provide tools that will help Substance Use Services providers to evocation Change Talk and opportunities to employ and strengthen Change Talk related to a specific Change Goal.

Learning Objectives:
Define Change Talk.
Describe the relationship between Change Talk and the client-centered behavior Change Goal.
State the providers role in evoking Sustain Talk.
Demonstrate the use of EARS.

Course Outline:
Change Talk is motivational Gold.
The magic of Evocation revealed.
"This is what you need to do."
EARS, aren't just for hearing anymore.

These webinar trainings are provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training. Provider Certification Number (115) Training under a New York State OASAS Provider Certification is acceptable for meeting all or part of the CASAC/CPP/CPS education and training requirements.

This webinar has been approved for three renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and three initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS).

To attain an "OASAS Certificate of Completion", participants are required to attend both sessions to receive CASAC hours.