Motivational Interviewing Level 1

Date: 12/2/24 & 12/3/24          Time: 9am-4pm
Contact Hrs: 12                        CEU’s: 12

Study after study has reliably demonstrated that implementing this practice with proficiency and consistency will improve behavioral healthcare outcomes for consumers. MI is an approach that attempts to move an individual away from a state of indecision or uncertainty and towards finding the motivation to make positive decisions and accomplish established goals. MI is a directional, consumer-centered style of interacting with the goal of eliciting behavior change by helping individuals explore and resolve ambivalence. Rather than acting antagonistically or combatively, the helper engages with the consumer to explore his/her feelings, including ambivalence about changing, and help clients find their own motivations. This workshop provides participants with an overview of the research and theoretical base for the model. Participants will also practice MI strategies and skills in small groups throughout the day. A working camera and microphone are required for this event. Full and active participation during the entire training is required to receive CEUs. (12 CEUs). Participants are expected to also enroll in the MI Level II training as well, with different versions of that training for clinicians and supervisors.

Method: Lecture, experiential practice, discussion.

Learning Objectives:
• Understand the research base for MI with a focus on its efficacy with substance use disorders (SUDs) including opioids.
• Understand the foundation spirit and basic strategies of MI to empower individuals to make changes in their lives.
• Demonstrate basic MI skills and strategies in breakout groups.

Instructor: Brian Serna MA LPCC LADAC MINT, Emily Everhart LMHC MINT
Location: Zoom

Westchester Jewish Community Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0101, and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW0067, and by The New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0313

Please note: To receive CE credits, one must attend the entirety of the class. Partial credit will not be awarded to those who attend only a portion of the class. Therefore, late arrival or an early departure of greater than 10 minutes constitutes not attending a class in its entirety. To document attendance, participants must sign in and out of the class and complete an evaluation at the end of each class.