This learning program is a continuation of Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: Communicating to Build Partnerships and enables learners to further practice and apply the skills presented in the prior training. Through a variety of learning approaches, including case scenarios, games and both large and small group role plays, learners build on their knowledge of the four fundamental tasks of Motivational Interviewing (MI): engagement, focusing, evoking and planning. Additionally, learners deepen their understanding of strategies for highlighting change talk and softening sustain talk when working toward behavioral change with youths and families.
Who Should Attend?
Required for direct service staff, supervisors and managers working in Child Protection. Direct service staff and supervisors in Prevention and Foster Care are also required to attend.
Course Benefits
Learners will:
- Review the spirit and fundamental processes of MI.
- Demonstrate effective use of MI microskills.
- Be able to elicit and reinforce change talk and soften sustain talk.
- Deepen their understanding of evoking and planning, two of the fundamental tasks of MI.
- Process and practice the knowledge and skills acquired both in this training and Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: Communicating to Build Partnerships.
Course Prerequisites
Prior to attending this course, learners are required to have completed all components of the course, Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: Communicating to Build Partnerships.
Course Components
Once enrolled in the course, learners will complete:
- An online pre-test.
- A one-day, instructor-led workshop.
- An online post-test.
Completion of all components is necessary to receive a Certificate of Completion.
Continuing Education Units
The New York City Administration for Children’s Services is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0402. This course is 6.5 contact hours/0.65 CEUs. CEU credit is contingent upon completion of all course components.
Registration
Register for this course by logging in to Cornerstone, browse for the course name and complete all information. For more information about the ACS Workforce Institute, please contact the Help Desk at WIhelpdesk@acs.nyc.gov or call (212) 748-1898.