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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversation style used in helping professions to help clients identify their own intrinsic motivation for change. Over 300 clinical trials demonstrate the efficacy of MI across a wide range of populations, target behaviors, and medical conditions. This 2 day introductory workshop will provide participants an in-depth overview of the theory, principles, and skills of MI. Learning activities will include: demonstrations, videotape examples, “real-plays”, small group exercises, and significant participant practice.

After attending this 2 day introductory workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the key components of the spirit of MI
• Describe how the 4 processes of MI are used to help move clients/patients towards the direction of their change goals
• Identify and describe the foundational communication skills of MI
• Identify core MI strategies for exploring clients' own reasons for change in practice exercises
• Develop strategies to continue learning and practicing MI to improve participant confidence and competence in applying the skills and strategies of MI.

 The workshop will take place Thursday, January 31st 2019 and Friday, February 1st 2019 At the Country Inn & Suites in Crystal Lake, IL 60014.

 Motivational Interviewing: 2 Day Introductory Workshop has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Rietveld Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-3169. Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), & Licensed Social Workers (LSW) will receive 12 hours of continuing education at the conclusion of the training.