Description:
There has been considerable research to show that the relationship between the therapist and client accounts for the majority of the variance in therapy outcomes. Motivational interviewing has been found to be an effective approach to treating alcohol and substance abuse disorders and many other mental health and physical health problems. It is a clinical method or style that is effective in assisting clients to make difficult changes in their lives. It is considered a trans-theoretical model as it is compatible with various theoretical approaches. Learning motivational interviewing can improve client's motivation and therapists' ability to connect with their client and build a better therapeutic relationship. Motivational Interviewing is both client centered and directive. The goal is to discover and enhance a client's intrinsic motivation to change. This workshop will review the Stages of Change and introduce the spirit, principles and strategies of the Motivational Interviewing method.
Presenter Bio:
W. Keith Sutton, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Sutton was introduced to Motivational Interviewing early in his career in the mental health field and it has been a guiding principle ever since. In his work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, and families, he continually uses the principals of motivational interviewing to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, helping them use their strengths to motivate themselves for change, starting wherever they may be in their stage of change. Additionally, Dr. Sutton views Motivational Interviewing as an empathic process, and he believes that it is his responsibility to be aware of his privilege and be educated around the various experiences of others, especially those who may be in marginalized populations related to race, ability, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, immigration status, skin color, financial status, and other factors.
Learning Objectives: At the end of this presentation participants will be able to:
1. Describe the fundamental concept of the “spirit” of Motivational Interviewing and explain how it is essential to effectively using MI.
2. Define and practice the key concepts of the central techniques of motivational interviewing: open ended questions, affirmations, reflections and summaries.
3. Explain why ambivalence is natural in the process of change, and how the therapist can unintentionally elicit “resistance” when they are taking one side of the ambivalence.
Course Schedule:
6:30-7:00 - Introduction to Motivational Interviewing - Theoretical background and the basics
7:00-7:30 - Role Plays and Videos - Interactive examples of using MI
7:30-8:00 - Exercises and Video - Developing MI skills
8:00-8:30 - Role Play and Summary - Practicing MI
See below for Information on Continuing Education credit for Health Care Professionals
*CE credits for psychologists are provided by the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy, which is co-sponsoring this program. The Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
*The California Board of Behavioral Sciences accepts CE credits for LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFT license renewal for programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
*LCSW, LPCC, LEP, and LMFTs, and other mental health professionals from states other than California need to check with their state licensing board as to whether or not they accept programs offered by approved sponsors of CE by the American Psychological Association.
*For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance or about CE, contact the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy at admin@sfiap.com.