For over 20 years, Motivational Interviewing (MI) has been recognized as an evidenced-based practice that supports both engagement and change. MI is a “way of being with others” that can strengthen relationships and open the door to personal growth. MI is collaborative and compassionate, while recognizing and honoring the autonomy of each individual.

In the recently released book, “Compassionomics”, the authors provide scientific evidence that caring (compassion) makes a difference in outcomes of the people we serve, in the costs of care, and as an antidote to clinician burnout. When the spirit and skills of MI are fully embraced, safety and trust is supported. The person we are supporting and guiding is viewed as the expert about themselves and it is the clinician’s responsibility to evoke and listen deeply to the ideas and beliefs of that person; it is that person’s perspective and values that will support the change that is being sought.

During this training we will explore the relationship between Trauma- Responsive Care (TRC), Motivational Interviewing skills/interventions and how compassion/caring supports a safe and trusting environment. At a deeper level, we will look at how the “way of being” of MI engages others and helps to guide them towards the changes/goals they are seeking.

Topics Covered: What is Motivational Interviewing; What is Trauma Responsive Care; Compassion; Guiding Style; Righting Reflex; The Spirit of MI; Four fundamental processes of MI; Five key communication skills; What is engaging?; What is focusing?; Exchanging information; Elicit-Provide-Elicit

Registration Fee: $85 per day | $150 (for both days)