Client motivation and commitment to treatment begins with the assessment and diagnostic phase that typically occurs at intake. This training will consider the differences between screening and assessment and use of assessment instruments. The training will consider the components of the clinical assessment such as a biopsychosocial interview, assessing risk for self-harm, identifying cultural needs and supports, problem domains, determining stage of readiness for change and strengths of the client. Determining diagnosis utilizing the DSM 5 and resulting level of care for the client will be discussed using the ASAM Criteria. Stages of treatment and systems of care will be covered along with facets of treatment planning
- Teacher: Marjorie Lewis
This training of skill development will initially offer a brief review
of the fundamental spirit, processes, and skills of MI, and then focus
intensively on clinical skills development. This is an advanced course
in Motivational Interviewing so it is expected that the participant will
be able to demonstrate the foundational MI skills by conducting a
client interview using the OARSI and responding to no-change talk
(resistance). The format will be interactive and experiential in nature.
Participants will be afforded an opportunity to obtain focused practice
and will receive individualized feedback regarding their MI skills with
student and trainer ratings.
- Teacher: Gary Wareham
- Teacher: Marjorie Lewis