Presented by Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC

Clients are now accessing behavioral health services for complex needs, which may include trauma, mental health concerns, and substance use. It is very important that we are meeting clients where they are at and providing evidenced based treatment interventions to help them in the change process. It has also become evident that to provide comprehensive care, we must address the whole person which may include addressing their mental health and trauma history, as well as their substance use. Motivational interviewing has been proven to be effective in assisting people make positive changes in these areas. This training will provide attendees with an overview of Motivational Interviewing as well as the main principles that drive this theory approach, often referred to as the “Spirit of Motivational Interviewing”. Specific skills that are adapted from MI will be reviewed and time will be given to practice these skills during the training time.