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Free Workshops for Professionals Supporting Young Families.
Motivational Interviewing Workshops
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is more than a communication technique—it's a powerful, evidence-based approach to inspiring real, lasting change. Whether you're a peer, healthcare provider, family support worker, front desk staff or supervisor, this series will give you tools to strengthen relationships and encourage meaningful growth with caregivers and your staff.
Taste of MI
Dates: September 11, September 18
Time: 11AM- 12PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration)
Cost: FREE for any providers located in New York State
Description: Introductory training will provide a foundational understanding of MI - a person-centered, evidence-based approach designed to enhance motivation and commitment to change. In this workshop participants will:
- Explore the foundational principles of MI, including collaboration and autonomy
- Gain an introduction to core skills involved in MI
- Gain insight into how MI can be applied in various settings.
Intro to MI
Dates: Thursdays October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23
Time: 11AM- 12:30PM
Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration)
Cost: FREE for any providers located in New York State
Description: Introductory training will provide a foundational understanding of MI - a person-centered, evidence-based approach designed to enhance motivation and commitment to change. In this workshop participants will:
- Explore the foundational principles of MI, including partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment
- Learn core MI skills to support behavior change
- Learn practical ways to apply MI in direct service and supervisory roles
- Have opportunities to practice and build confidence using MI tools
CEUs: NYSED CEUs are provided by the UB School of Social Work Office of Continuing Education. 6 live online contact hours are approved for LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, and PSY. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance.
Please Note: Attendance and Participation is required in all 4 sessions.
What You'll Learn
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The key principles of partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment
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Core MI skills to support behavior change
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Practical ways to apply MI in direct service and supervisory roles
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Opportunities to practice and build confidence using MI tools
Who Should Attend
This training is perfect for providers who work with young families including:
- Behavioral Health Professionals
- Care Managers
- Child Care Providers
- Community-Based Family Support Workers
- Early Childhood and Primary Educators
- Front Desk Staff
- Home Visitors (Early Head Start, Healthy Family Programs
- Occupational and Physical Therapists
- Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Nurses and Physican Assistants
- School Counselors
- Special Education Teachers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Supervisors
- AND MORE!
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