This training has been approved to satisfy 2 clock hours for CASAC renewal requirements and CPP/CPS initial/renewal credentialing requirements. All attendees will receive a certification of completion after satisfying the course quiz (must pass 8 out 10) and completion of training evaluation.
Goals of the training:
-For counselors/therapists etc. to learn an efficient way to get clients to increase their motivation to change.
-To become better listeners, especially when taking complex cases.
-To learn strategies to assess and strengthen an individual’s motivation to take action
-To shift from being a helping to a coach when working with clients
-To improve client engagement, help to resolve client ambivalence, and promote client activation in activities that lead to better life outcomes
Educational Objective
- Understand Motivational Interviewing Counseling style
- Demonstrate understanding of the 5 principles of motivational interviewing
- Demonstrate skill with OARS