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A 4-Part Workshop Series for Professionals Supporting Young Families.

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is more than a communication technique—it's a powerful, evidence-based approach to inspiring real, lasting change. Whether you're a peer, healthcare provider, family support worker, front desk staff or supervisor, this series will give you tools to strengthen relationships and encourage meaningful growth with caregivers and your staff. 

Workshop Details

Dates: Wednesdays — May 7, 14, 21, and 28

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EST

Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided after registration)

Cost: FREE for any providers located in New York State

CEUs: NYSED CEUs are provided by the UB School of Social Work Office of Continuing Education. 6 live online contact hours are approved for LMSW/LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, LCAT, and PSY. Full attendance is required; no partial credit will be awarded for partial attendance.

Please Note: Attendance and Participation is required in all 4 sessions.

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What You'll Learn

  • The key principles of partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment

  • Core MI skills to support behavior change

  • Practical ways to apply MI in direct service and supervisory roles

  • Opportunities to practice and build confidence using MI tools

Who Should Attend

This training is perfect for providers who work with young families including:

  • Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Care Managers
  • Child Care Providers
  • Community-Based Family Support Workers
  • Early Childhood and Primary Educators
  • Front Desk Staff
  • Home Visitors (Early Head Start, Healthy Family Programs
  • Occupational and Physical Therapists
  • Pediatricians, Family Practitioners, Nurses and Physican Assistants
  • School Counselors
  • Special Education Teachers
  • Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Supervisors
  • AND MORE!
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More dates will be announced in the future.

 

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