Description:
This course is only open to supervisors, trainers, QI and other management-level employees.
The course is designed to provide a structure for implementing and teaching others the core skills and principles of Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered approach to treatment designed to strengthen personal motivation for behavior change. This training will provide behavioral health professionals with the skills to help establish interactive communications which promote the process for behavior change. Through interactive activities, attendees will become equipped to recognize and utilize the clinical techniques, and practical application of Motivational Interviewing. The final day of the training is the teach back portion where attendees will learn how to train their coworkers in the core skills and principles of Motivational Interviewing. Additionally, there is a follow-up conference call required of all attendees.
Intended Audience:
Skilled Clinicians, Supervisors and Training Staff
Driving Directions:
64 New York Avenue is located at the intersection of Florida, New York and First Streets, NE.
Metro: Take the red line to the Noma/Gallaudet University (previously called New York Avenue) metro stop. Walk west on N Street and turn right at 1st Street NE. Cross over New York Avenue. You will see a large clock tower with the number 64. Enter through the gate and walk toward the first entrance of the building.
Parking:
There are three parking lots for attendees that charge between $9-12, regardless of duration. The two outside lots only accept cash payment. There is also street parking in the blocks adjacent to 64 NY Avenue, but be mindful of posted restrictions.
Certificates:
DBH Training Institute Certificate
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Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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NAADAC CEH Certificate
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The NAADAC Approved Education Provider status identifies this program as meeting nationally approved standards of education developed for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling field. Program participants are assured that the contact hours provided will be accepted toward national credentialing by the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCCAP).
"Credit(s)" corresponds to number of continuing education hours (CEH) earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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Social Work/Counseling CEU Certificate
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The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Social Work as a continuing education provider for licensed social workers in the District of Columbia.
The DBH Training Institute is approved by the DC Board of Counseling as a continuing education provider for licensed counselors in the District of Columbia.
"Credit(s)" corresponds to duration of contact hours earned. "Completed" date corresponds to the event date.
Certifier Name: Barbara Bazron, Ph.D.
Certifier Title: Director, DBH
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