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(4-Hour program conducted over 2 days in Two 2-hour Sessions)
Dates: February 17
& 18, 2010 ** Earn up to 4 CE Hours Presenter | Download Brochure| Register | Promos | Print Registration Form For judicial and case workers to help their clients succeed, they must apply appropriate evidence based skills as is advocated in Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing or Motivation Enhanced approaches have applications in various settings including criminal justice, corrections and law enforcement, mental and behavioral health, housing and others. It is a client-centered semi-directive method of engaging intrinsic motivation to change behavior. Although MI is best taught and assimilated through experiential exercises, the aim of this online program is to teach foundational concepts, proven strategies and techniques involved in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how it can be developed and utilized dynamically in targeted settings. The session is informative for staff with little or no knowledge of the MI approach, as well as those who may already implementing the model. The program takes a client-centered approach advocated in “Motivational Interviewing” to help staff learn how to influence clients into considering making lasting change. WHAT PARTICIPANTS GET OUT OF THE PROGRAM: Participants learn principles of “Motivational
Interviewing” skills and how they apply
in general to Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse and Mental Health. They will; ·
Overview Motivational Interviewing, its key principles and
applications ·
Understanding MI
ideology and techniques ·
The role of MI in correctional change, substance abuse and
mental health ·
Learn OARS ·
Learn Stages of Change and go over how to identify where clients
are in these stages The program is broken into two 2-hour sessions as follows. Session I
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Evidence Based Practice
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Research to Practice
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Guiding to elicit and
strengthen motivation for change
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Communication
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Stages of Change
Session II
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Ambivalence
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Elements of MI
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Principles of MI
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Foundational Skills of MI
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DARN-C Talk
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Spirit of MI - Review Who should attend: Managers, supervisors and program managers and professionals in mental health management, adult, juvenile and adolescent corrections and rehabilitation including;
Mark M. Lowis, LMSW, MINT Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Mark Lowis began his career as a Law Enforcement and Corrections Specialist in the United States Air Force. During his 10 years of service Mr. Lowis performed as a Law Enforcement Supervisor and later as a Master Instructor in the Air Force Police Academy. Following the Air Force he completed a Bachelors Degree in Psychology at the University of Michigan, and the Masters of Clinical Social Work at Michigan State University. He is a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Michigan and a member of the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and carries advanced credentials in other evidence based practices. In 28 years of practice Mr. Lowis has worked in various mental health and substance abuse treatment programs in both the public and private sector. His experience includes case management, treatment, supervision, staff development, and management of adult and juvenile justice programs including a very specialized program for Parolee-Sex Offender Alcoholics and Addicts. Mr. Lowis has been a leader in the state of Michigan for the integration of treatment for persons with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. He is a professional consultant to the Wayne State University School of Medicine - Michigan Fidelity Assessment Support Team (MIFAST), and the Michigan Integrated Treatment Committee (ITC). As a management consultant Mr. Lowis has provided solid assistance to various public and private mental health and substance abuse agencies. As a consultant Mr. Lowis helps design and develop programs, train and develop staff, as well as assist in maintaining audit readiness for credentialing and licensing bodies. Mark is best known for his knowledge and experience. He is an effective trainer, motivator, and clinician. His trainings are full of energy, entertainment, and depth. Mr. Lowis is becoming the preferred trainer in several specialized areas. To contact Mark Lowis, please send email to trainer@joyfields.org.
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