Motivational Interviewing
Basic Intro Training
This comprehensive basic introductory training to Motivational Interviewing is a two day training that covers the spirit, the skills and the processes of Motivational Interviewing with emphasis on empathic reflective listening within an atmosphere of acceptance and partnership. The training includes examples, videos and experientials to invite participants to engage in their own experience with change and Motivational Interviewing conversations. The training is ideal for anyone in a helping profession working with individuals on specific goals toward positive change.
As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers(MINT), Deborah works closely with other trainers to provide customized training experiences for interested organizations of any size. Over the past several years, she has trained hundreds of professionals in motivational interviewing in diverse areas such as healthcare, mental health, corrections/law enforcement, schools and social services. Deborah customizes all on-site trainings with you to ensure the content meets the needs of your organization. Contact Deborah with your request.
Motivational Interviewing
Advanced Training
This one day workshop is designed for professionals who have attended a basic introduction to Motivational Interviewing and are practicing integrating it into their work. Becoming skilled in MI—an evidence-based approach for supporting people in making and sustaining behavior change—is like learning to play an instrument. It takes time and ongoing practice. This interactive training will focus on the language of change, eliciting change talk, reinforcing change talk and working with discord. This training is ideal for social workers, creative arts therapists, educators, coaches, counselors, clergy, dietitians, case managers, physicians, and many others.
As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers(MINT), Deborah works closely with other trainers to provide customized training experiences for interested organizations of any size. Over the past several years, she has trained hundreds of professionals in motivational interviewing in diverse areas such as healthcare, mental health, corrections/law enforcement, schools and social services. Deborah customizes all on-site trainings with you to ensure the content meets the needs of your organization. Contact Deborah with your request.
Art Therapy with Motivational Interviewing
This 3 hour introductory workshop provides and overview of the spirit, skills and processes of Motivational Interviewing through interactive discussions and experientials. Participants will apply MI to an art therapy assessment, through conversations intended to elicit language around and for change, moving toward an identified goal. Participants will be able to utilize the assessment and discussed directives within their practice with clients. This workshop is ideal for clinicians suchs as psychologists, counselors, social workers and creative arts therapists