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

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