Course Code: REL-BHC-0-MIAI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Describe the overall purpose of Motivational Interviewing and how it impacts the change process.
Recall the key elements of the MI spirit and how these can support clients in the change process.
Define ambivalence, change talk, and sustain talk, and how these concepts relate to MI.
Outline:
Section 1: Guiding and the MI Spirit
Meet Laurel
Person-Centered Therapy and MI
The Compassionate Guide
The Spirit of MI
Ethical Considerations
Key Takeaways
Section 2: MI Skills in Practice
Specific Skills
Four Tasks in MI
Language of Change
Expecting Challenges
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resource
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Subject Matter Expert: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 13 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, and Certified Clinical Supervisor in North Carolina. She has worked in private practice, the Veterans Health Administration, and community-based organizations focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.