Motivational Interviewing Crash Course

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All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners.  For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

Speaker

Charles Jacob, PhD Related seminars and products

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Charles Jacob, PhD, is a psychologist, research scientist, and author with over 20 years of clinical experience conducting and overseeing the delivery of mental health services to individuals with severe mood and personality disorders. He is a recognized expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) and has delivered workshops, seminars, and courses on these topics at universities and institutions throughout the world. He has held numerous academic positions, and currently works as a research associate for a Washington DC-based consulting firm. He is a past president of the ACA’s Pennsylvania branch and has been a featured interviewee on several episodes of NPR’s The Pulse.

Dr. Jacob completed his PhD in the counseling ed program at the Pennsylvania State University followed by a year of postgraduate training at the Center for Cognitive Therapy at Penn. He was a Fulbright Specialist through the US Department of State, is certified in DBT and is an Evergreen Certifications approved CBT-C consultant.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Charles Jacob maintains a private practice and has employment relationships with U.S. Department of Commerce/Department of Labor and the Pennsylvania State University. He receives royalties as a published author. Charles Jacob receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Charles Jacob is a member of the American Counseling Association.

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You will have access for 90 days after the program for review. For live CE credit, you must watch the live webcast in its entirety at its scheduled time and complete the CE quiz and evaluation within one week. Please note that this requirement may vary by credit type. Please see detailed credit information for specific requirements for each credit type.

Please note: There will be a 70-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks; one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Lunch and break times will be announced by the speaker and at their discretion. A more detailed schedule is available upon request.

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Objectives

1. Determine specific ways MI can enhance the effectiveness of other existing therapeutic approaches.
2. Identify specific adaptations to core MI principles for different populations.
3. Integrate core MI skills with current clinical approaches in practice.
4. Utilize the framework of OARS and the listening sequence to reinforce therapeutic trust in clients.
5. Identify the basics of evoking strategies in MI, practice dialogues that focus on change talk, validation, and other motivational interviewing strategies.
6. Choose advanced MI concepts such as the “EPE” sequence and “DARN CAT” to increase client engagement.

Outline

Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: What Every Therapist Needs to Know

• The story behind MI and its evolution
• MI core principles that drive change
• What’s new? Research & real-world adaptations of MI
• Common pitfalls and misconceptions in MI and how to avoid them

Core Concepts in Motivational Interviewing

• The righting reflex: how to spot it and break free
• OARs basics: four core skills
• The importance of strengthening client autonomy to change
• Practical examples in MI that transform conversations

Change-Focused Conversation Skills in MI

• 5 focusing tools for building trust, clarity and purpose
• 5 Techniques to move from “I’m not sure” into “I’m ready”
• Tips for blending MI with other therapeutic approaches seamlessly

Change-Focus Skills

• Clarify goals: nailing down what change really matters
• Exploring ambivalence: weigh pros and cons of changing
• Three ways to query extremes and sparking insight in the therapy room
• Connect to values: teeing goals to what truly drives them
• Make a plan: supporting clients to create a plan for change that sticks

Advanced Motivational Interviewing Concepts

• EPE interventions and influencing skills: The expert trap and fostering autonomy
• Evoking DARN: respond when clients say, “I want to change”
• Supporting CAT: what to do when clients say, “I’m ready to change”
• Rolling with resistance: keeping momentum when pushback shows up
• Case examples and live practice

Key Strategies for Relapse Prevention

• Normalize relapses as part of the process, not failure
• Spot the triggers: identify high-risk situations early
• Plan ahead: build coping strategies before the crisis hits
• Fuel motivation: keep the “why” front and center
• Strengthen support: create a network that holds clients up
• Prepare for lapses and having a comeback plan ready

Target Audience

• Counselors
• Social Workers
• Psychologists
• Psychotherapists
• Therapists
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Addiction Counselors
• Case Managers
• Physicians
• Nurses
• Other Mental Health Professionals