Most trainings on Motivational Interviewing convey the 'concept' of "Change Talk" as essential and ignore or gloss over how to intentionally use Change Talk to build motivation for change. This practice session goes beyond concept and into action. You will learn how to evoke Change Talk and what to do with it when you hear it. A prior knowledge of the CORE skills of MI (OARS) is helpful and not required to join this Learning Community Practice Session (LCPS).

CREDITS: This training meets the requirements for 2 renewal hours (CASAC, CPP, CPS) and 2 initial hours (CPP, CPS) through New York State’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (NYS OASAS). As an IC & RC member board, OASAS accredited courses are granted reciprocal approval by the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee. Many other states offer reciprocity - please check with your accrediting agency.

Participants are required to attend the ENTIRE training, turn on their video cameras and actively participate in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.