Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change: Helping the client help themselves
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Educational Goal
Participants will gain skills in applying Motivational Interviewing to treatment.
Description
Motivational Interviewing (MI) has often been used to treat individuals living with substance use disorders. This form of treatment can also be applied to various co-occurring mental health and physical diagnoses. The skills associated with MI can be helpful for various populations who may struggle to take steps towards change. MI can also be integrated with other therapeutic techniques. Participants will identify how to help clients identify the benefits of change while identifying new skills to enhance motivation. Participants will also identify ways to apply MI for difficult clinical encounters.
Target Audience
- Counselor
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Substance Use Disorder Professionals
Presenters
Fredrick Dombrowski has worked as a clinician in the field of co-occurring disorders since 1998. Dr. Dombrowski has used evidence-based practices in varying forms of treatment (CBT for gender dysphoria and chronic pain, DBT for personality disorders, MI for substance use treatment). He has experience as a supervisor and director for multiple programs including inpatient, outpatient, and forensic treatment. As an educator, Dr. Dombrowski is focused on experiential learning through a perspective of cultural humility and an equitable approach to clinical care. As a supervisor, Dr. Dombrowski remains focused on the improvement of clinical care through supervision dedicated to evidence-based practices.