Training Title: Retired ~ Motivating the Substance Affected Client for Change
Clock Hours: 1
Objectives: At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Describe the philosophy of motivational interviewing
• Use motivational interviewing techniques in assessing a client’s needs
• Utilize Stages of Change in identifying the client’s readiness to change
• Integrate Elements of Change in helping clients move forward in their motivation
• Develop skills to manage client counter-motivation
Description: This course will address practical and evidence-based methods for assessing the client’s readiness to change and ways to assist the client in moving forward with healthy change.
Keywords: Addictions, Motivational Interviewing, Substance Abuse, Stages of Change, Elements of Change
Approval Bodies
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/20-22 (C)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (AC).
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
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