MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING INTO PRACTICE (MI-IP) FOR NON-CLINICIANS
Would you like to enhance your current knowledge and practice on how to effectively use Motivational Interviewing (MI) in your work setting? This 9-week online Enhanced Professional Learning (EPL) interactive series will cover topics and provide interactive practice opportunities essential to the development and/or refinement of MI skills and relational style. Emphasis is placed on the “intentional use” of MI skills to identify a change goal, resolve ambivalence, and increase motivation for change.
WHEN:
Weekly sessions offered on the same day and start time between February 20 and April 17, 2025. Day and time will depend on your location. Please locate your local time zone in the table below for your weekly start time.
| Location | Start Date | End Date | Weekly Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | Thurs, February 20 | Thurs, April 17 | 4:00 pm MST |
| California/Nevada | Thurs, February 20 | Thurs, April 17 | 3:00 pm PST |
| Hawaii | Thurs, February 20 | Thurs, April 17 | 1:00 pm HST |
| Pago Pago, American Samoa | Thurs, February 20 | Thurs, April 17 | 12:00 pm SST |
| Koror, Palau | Fri, February 21 | Fri, April 18 | 8:00 am PWT |
| HagŒt–a, Guam | Fri, February 21 | Fri, April 18 | 9:00 am ChST |
| Saipan, CNMI | Fri, February 21 | Fri, April 18 | 9:00 am ChST |
| Palikir, FSM | Fri, February 21 | Fri, April 18 | 10:00 am PONT |
| Majuro, RMI | Fri, February 21 | Fri, April 18 | 11:00 am MHT |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the MI-IP Enhanced Professional Learning Series, participants will be able to:
- Describe the relationship between the process of change, ambivalence, and Motivational Interviewing
- State at least three reasons for choosing and using a specific MI skill at a particular moment
- Explain how to evoke Change Talk from an individual
- Compare and contrast intentional and non-directional use of MI skills
- Discuss the process for conducting a personal assessment and developing an individualized MI Strengths & Growth Opportunities plan
INTENDED AUDIENCE:
Non-clinical professionals interested in learning more about MI and practicing MI skills located in the Pacific Southwest Region (HHS Region 9: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Jurisdictions).
PARTICIPANT COMMITMENT & EXPECTATIONS:
- To be eligible and register for this MI-IP Series, applicants are required to first complete the 4-hour, free self-paced, online course Tour of MI: An Interprofessional Road Map for Behavior Change and submit the electronic copy of your Certificate of Completion during the registration process
- Attend a live 1-hour Orientation Session on Thursday, February 20 at 3:00 pm Pacific (refer to chart for accurate scheduled dates/times in your time zone).
- Commit to 8-weeks of training for 1.5 hours weekly on scheduled series days/times and complete 1-hour of weekly learning activities
- Access to appropriate technology to utilize online videoconferencing platform (i.e., an internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, computer/tablet, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers and microphone)
- Be prepared and actively engage while on camera during the scheduled series time
FACILITATOR:
- Kate Speck, PhD, MAC, LADC
- Paul Warren, LMSW
THERE IS NO COST TO PARTICIPATE
Registration for this series is limited to 35 providers who work in Region 9 on a first come first served basis (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and the Pacific Jurisdictions). Once the 35 spots have been filled, registration will be closed. Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.
Note: Registrants enrolled in this series are required to attend the orientation and first content sessions. If you cannot attend these sessions, you will forfeit your attendance. In addition, it is expected that participants will have access to the appropriate technology by Week 1 to be able fully participate and be on camera during the session. This is not a webinar series and active participation is required to gain/improve skills.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
The series has been approved for a total of 21 contact hours (20-hours content instruction and 1-hour orientation session). No credit will be awarded for non-attendance or partial attendance. The knowledge and skills learned should be applied within the framework of any applicable Operating and/or Credentialing regulations in your State of practice.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact psrotar@casat.org with questions about this series
ACCESSIBILITY:
If any accommodations are needed, please contact us at psrotar@casat.org. Requests should be made as soon as possible and preferably at least two weeks prior to the start of the series.
