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Motivational Interviewing Workshops

Beginning Motivational Interviewing
This workshop will introduce participants to the overall spirit of MI and will spend time gaining specific skills and practicing them. It involves the comfortable practice of open-ended questions, affirmation, summaries, and particularly the skill of accurate empathy.

Wednesday January 4, 2012 at the Chicago Teachers' Center Register

 

 

 

Intermediate Motivational Interviewing Workshop
Building on prior training or exposure to MI, we focus on skill development with extensive practice. Participants will increase skill and ability to carry out MI sessions with client/students.

 

Wednesday January 11, 2012 at the Chicago Teachers' Center Register

 

 

 

Advanced Motivational Interviewing
Augmentation of MI skills of open-ended questions, affirmation, summaries, and particularly the skill of accurate ampathic reflection, rolling with resistance, and eliciting "change talk" and commitment language. Preparation for taping for MITI Coding ratings and the production of a training video for MI use in schools.

 

Monday, February 20, 2012 at the Chicago Teachers' Center Register

 

 

Cost: $150-$175 per session. $25.00 for individuals from NEIU/CTC partner schools/organizations. Group rates and Scholarships are available. 5-6 CPDUs provided. Lunch is included.

For more information or additional training dates, contact:
Richard Rutschman
312-563-7210
R-Rutschman@neiu.edu

These workshops are facilitated by:

Richard Rutschman, Ed.D.
Peg Dublin, MPH
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers