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Teams perform like the pros they are using Motivational Interviewing skills.  MI is proven to be fully compatible with various approaches as a method that helps people resolve ambivalence toward change through discovery of intrapersonal fuel by placing complete responsibility for change on the individual.  MI is a must-have method in your toolkit.

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* Team attendance highly encouraged.  Group discounts with 2 or more attending!

PROGRAM OUTLINE

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Enduring client change is achievable through Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is the powerful evidence-based method for engaging intrinsic client motivation. Clinical trials on use of MI in all areas of treatment abound with substantial outcomes for creating sustainable change in maladaptive behaviors far beyond compliance.

The method is proven to be fully compatible with various approaches as a method that helps people resolve ambivalence toward change through discovery of intrapersonal motivation by placing complete responsibility for change on the individual.

With public and private agencies under increased scrutiny to deliver on promises through evidence based practices, executives must evaluate practices, techniques and programs to improve results and financial outcomes. Motivational Interviewing has applications in various settings giving staff skills to help their clients succeed through appropriate evidence based practices.

Program Goals and Objectives

This program teaches foundational concepts, strategy and techniques involved in MI and how it can be developed and utilized dynamically in targeted settings. It is excellent for staff with little or no knowledge of the MI approach as well as those already implementing the model. Joyfields Institute MI programs are taught through presentations, video examples, instructor modeling, and practice breakout activities. Moreover, instruction is diversity sensitive. 

Participants will recognize that many of the techniques are part of their current practice. With that recognition and the training, they will be able to begin using the techniques with more effectiveness and added fidelity to the model.

Day 1

Introduction

History of Motivational Interviewing

Comparison of Strength Based Strategies with Deficit Based

Comparison of what Motivational Interviewing IS and IS NOT (Videos and exercises)

Examples of Strength Based Strategies and Stages of Change

The Foundation of MI (The Spirit of MI)

Three components of the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing

Autonomy

Collaboration

Evocation

Four key elements of the Spirit of MI

Partnership

Acceptance

Compassion

Evocation

Four processes in Motivational Interviewing

Engaging

Focusing

Evoking

Planning

Exercises and Video

Recognizing Change Talk

Five types of change talk (DARN-C)

Desire

Ability

Reason

Need

Commitment

Change Talk Exercises

Resistance Examined

Video examples of resistance

Exercise

Motivational Interviewing Techniques for Rolling with Resistance

Video session with resistant client (Group discussion following video)

End Day 1

Day 2

Review Day 1

Client-centered Interviewing Skills (OARS)

Four Techniques of Motivational Interviewing

Open Ended Questions (Practice Exercise)

Affirmations (Practice Exercise)

Reflections (Practice Exercise)

Summary (Practice Exercise)

Video Example of probation officer using deficit based approach (monitoring for compliance)

Video Example of probation officer using Motivational Interviewing

Group discussion following videos

Six Interviewing Traps

The Premature Focus Trap

Confrontational-Denial Trap

The Labeling Trap

The Blaming Trap

The Expert Trap

Eliciting Change Talk

Ten Techniques for Eliciting Change Talk

Asking Evocative Questions

Exploring Decisional Balance

Asking for Elaboration

Asking for Examples

Looking Back

Looking Forward

Querying Extremes

Using Change Rulers

Exploring Goals and Values

Coming Alongside

Closing Video

Session-Ending Reflections

End Day 2


* Participants each received their copies of the eBook;

"Motivational Interviewing: Skills for Helping Clients Change", by Mark Lowis, LMSW, MIST, Certified Evidence-Based Practitioner

Daily Agenda

8:00 
    REGISTRATION, BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
8:30
  WORKSHOP BEGINS
10:00
  AM NETWORKING BREAK

10:15 

  WORKSHOP RESUMES

12:00

  LUNCH

1:00

  WORKSHOP RESUMES

2:30

  PM NETWORKING BREAK
2:45
  WORKSHOP RESUMES

4:30

 

WORKSHOP CONCLUDES DAILY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Executives and staff at youth and adult settings, program managers, mental health services, rehabilitative services and mentoring, etc including;

  • Care Coordination & Case Management Teams
  • Clinical Directors & Staff, Social Workers & Counselors
  • Behavioral Healthcare & Substance Abuse Teams
  • Community services agency personnel
  • Probation, Parole & Community Corrections personnel
  • Mental Health and Prevention Center Professionals
  • Community Services Organizations, Services Providers
  • Resident populations staffs
  • Disability Management Professionals
  • Sheriff's departments
  • Training departments
  • Safety Officers
  • Nurse Care Professionals
  • Prevention staffs
  • Housing & Workforce Specialists
  • Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Therapists
  • Pastoral counselors
  • Court Administrators
  • Researchers & Planners
  • Government Agencies
  • Pre-Release Specialists

 

KEY REASONS YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES SHOULD ATTEND A JOYFIELDS INSTITUTE PROGRAM

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  • Join others and learn to quickly get your program initiatives on a solid foundation 
  • Learn in a focused setting without the distractions of being sold to
  • Network with colleagues to share invaluable ideas and experiences from different parts
  • Meet other professionals and learn how they overcame implementation challenges they faced
  • Leave at the end of the program with action steps to begin addressing challenges you face
  • Learn first hand the best and latest resources for addressing needs and how to apply them
  • Learn from experts and outstanding practitioners “what works” and what not to do
  • Through discussion groups and trouble shooting exercises you will learn to embrace opportunities ahead
“I liked that the information was tactical, action-oriented, and given from the perspective of organizational development. I liked that we were provided with specific tools (questionnaires and assessments) to utilize with our agencies. I am in strong agreement that we need to focus on internal processes and on staff outcomes as part of an evidence-based approach and I think it's great that the workshop highlighted this throughout “
 

CERTIFICATE & CONTINUING EDUCATION TRAINING HOURS

Approved for 13 CE training hours

Joyfields Institute CE: This program taught by notable evidence-based programs trainer. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate as evidence of your accomplishment and status as a practitioner who has acquired specific new skills.   Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation.  Please check with your licensing body.

Social Workers & Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by Society for Evidence-Based Professionals (EBP Society). Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.

Certified Evidence-Based Professionals: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by Society for Evidence-Based Professionals (EBP Society). Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation. Please check with your licensing body.

Licensed Substance Abuse & Addictions Counselors: This training is ADRA Approved Through Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors & Trainers (LASACT) – Approved Education Provider #2.

Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745.  Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation.  Please check with your licensing body.

Substance Abuse Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745.  Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation.  Please check with your licensing body.

Professional Counselors: Joyfields Institute is an approved education provider by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)/National Certification Commission (NCC) Provider #745.  Many licensing/certification bodies accept this designation.  Please check with your licensing body.

For assistance, call +1(770)409-8780.

FACULTY 

Instruction is by approved International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Instructor

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Responses from past participants:

“It was effective to use a variety of learning styles (examples, by visual, audio and hands on learning experiences). “  
 “Speaker was knowledge & passionate about topic- training flew by!”

“Trainer modeled Motivational Interviewing.”                                                                                                                                                                       “There were many different opportunities to learn in many different ways. It wasn’t just lecture, there were multiple teaching strategies. The presenter was aware when breaks were necessary. The flow was conducive to learning. I really liked the interaction of the presenter; he made it feel safe and comfortable.  He had great humor and showed actual concrete examples. Wonderful training!”.

 

* Program content and Faculty subject to change without notice

 

REGISTRATION & FEES

Team attendance is highly encouraged.  See group pricing below.

The registration fee covers;

  • All training sessions
  • Comprehensive Program Manual
  • Earn CE training hours allocated for this particular program
  • Breakfast daily and refreshment breaks
  • 6-Month Membership in Joyfields Institute and EBP Society, the Society for Evidence Based Professionals, including
    • Joyfields Institute updates, articles, news and trends publication
    • Access to Free eLearning and eligible webinars presented by Joyfields Institute experts and practitioners, and
    • 10% member discount to Joyfields Institute sponsored programs