Arizona State University’s Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy (CABHP) and the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC)
Is pleased to announce a
Three Day Motivational Interviewing (MI) Academy
Wednesday, April 22 – Friday, April 24, 2009

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, goal oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

“It is useful as I work with clients that are often time ambivalent about decreasing self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors. Motivating them towards change talk is what I am most interested in doing to help them to decrease negative target behaviors.” – July 2008 participant

The Motivational Interviewing Academy is lead by CABHP’s Dr. Robert Rhode who has been teaching and learning about MI since 1986 and is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). Participants will learn and/or improve their Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through the use of videos, role-play, exercises, scoring of recorded tapes and homework. Additionally, workshop attendees will have the opportunity to participant in three (3) follow-up coaching calls at no additional charge. Dr. Rhode will provide feedback and support as participants use their skills with clients. Participants interested in submitting taped sessions for additional coaching to enhance their skills will receive a FREE digital recorder.

A similar MI Academy was held July 2008 at CABHP’s Annual Summer Institute and results showed improvements in the evaluations of attendees’ audio-recorded sessions, scores on the Video Assessment of Simulated Encounters (VASE-R), knowledge questions and their self ratings of changes in their MI skills. For more information on the Summer 08 MI Academy visit Summer Institute '08

Who Should Attend: Psychiatrists, Psychologists*, Criminal Justice Professionals, Nurses, Social Workers, Addiction and Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Case Managers, and Peer Support Specialists that wish to improve their knowledge and skills of MI.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will:

Use the three components of motivational interviewing MI “Spirit” (evocation, collaboration, autonomy/support) to increase client motivation.
Identify change and sustain talk in client statements.
Use the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Scale (MITI); Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools to Enhance Practice (MIA:STEP) when listening to a counselor work with a client.
Respond in at least two ways to sustain talk.
Use at least two ways to help clients experience dissatisfaction with their risky behaviors.

Cost:

Early Bird – payment received by March 31st$549
   	
April 1-19, 2009$649 
   	
On-site (not guaranteed a seat)$749No cancellations once registered.

Please contact Linda Williamson at 602-942-2247x120 or e-mail Linda Williamson to reserve your seat to the Spring 2009 Motivational Interviewing Academy. Include your name, agency, address, phone number and e-mail addresses. Space is limited due to the interactive and hands on format of the MI Academy. Don’t delay – space is limited for this 3-day training interactive training and added benefit of additional opportunities to receive coaching and mentoring following the training.

Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, Phoenix-Biltmore, 2630 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, Phone: 602-955-3992. A special rate of only $160 per night (plus tax) is available. This rate includes a full breakfast and nightly manager’s reception. Book you hotel accommodations directly with Embassy Suites.

All participants will receive a Motivational Interviewing certificate and 18 contact hours for continuing education credit, accredited by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals.

In addition, those who choose to complete additional “homework” assignments, coaching calls and submit a recorded session will receive advanced certificate.

*Through CABHP’s ongoing partnership with UCLA were proud to offer continuing education credits for psychologists for this MI Academy.

UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. UCLA ISAP maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Up to 18 continuing credits will be offered.

Average temperature in Phoenix in April high of 84 degrees and low of 55 degrees with sunny skies!

Click here to download the MI Academy registration form.