Motivational Interviewing, 4th Ed.: The Basics for Mental Health & SUD
Maureen Bernard, LMSW, ACSW, CADC, CCS
Friday, April 18th, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am
Birmingham Maple Clinic  – Virtual, 2 CEUS available! 

Workshop Description: 

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is “a particular way of talking with people about change and growth to strengthen their own motivation and commitment”, (Miller & Rollnick, 2023). It has been around since the early 1980s and has stood the test of time through forty plus years and is used by multiple disciplines in their work with clients with mental health diagnosis, addictions, medical issues, etc.
This workshop will offer a broad overview of MI through it’s four components of the underlying Spirit of MI, the four Tasks, micro-skills of OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries) and Change Talk.

Upon completing this workshop participants will be able to::

• Identify the 4 interrelated elements of the Spirit of MI.
• Identify the 4 Tasks of MI.
• Create an open question from a closed question.
• Differentiate between a Simple and a Complex Reflection.
• Define and recognize Change Talk.

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