This interactive workshop describes 'empowerment' as viewed through the lens of Motivational Interviewing (MI). This opportunity also defines, details and provides opportunities to practice the E-P-E strategy; suggested for use when practicing MI. The E-P-E strategy allows providers (peers, CASACs, Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors & others) to offer their experience and knowledge while enhancing engagement and a productive and collaborative partnership.

Objectives
State the MI construction of empowerment.
Describe the relationship between autonomy and empowerment.
Define the E-P-E strategy.
List a minimum of two situations when E-P-E can be used in your work.
Develop a minimum of four responses that can be offered when the client/patient says "No".
Rate how likely you are to implement E-P-E during client/patient conversations.

Goal:  To understand impowerment from the perspective of Motivational Interviewing and to provide information and feedback using the E-P-E strategy.
 

Agenda
A. Welcome/Goal/Learning Objectives
B. MI and what is meant by "Empowerment".
C. "Autonomy" and the helping partnership.
D. The E-P-E strategy.
E. When "No" is a complete sentence.
F. E-P-E and you.

This (1-hour) zoom webinar was provided under New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (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.