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Workshop Description:

Get ready for an engaging workshop on Motivational Interviewing (MI) an evidence-based approach designed to foster genuine motivation for change. Led by CSSW's internationally recognized lecturer, Dr. Hamid, this workshop brings to life the proven techniques of MI.

Workshop Highlights:

• Core Principles: Master the foundational strategies of MI, blending client-centered counseling, cognitive therapy, and strengths-based approaches.
• Skill Enhancement: Improve your techniques through Dr. Hamid's interactive demonstrations, video clips, and case studies, gaining practical skills you can immediately apply.
• Wide Applications: Discover how MI is effectively used in diverse settings from healthcare to private practice to elder care, enhancing its relevance to your practice.

Why Choose Motivational Interviewing? Over the past 25 years, MI has been rigorously tested and shown effective in areas like smoking cessation and medication adherence. Its proven effectiveness is backed by extensive scientific evidence, establishing it as a superior practice model in the field.

Join us at CSSW, a leader in MI education for over two decades, to reinvigorate your practice and enhance your professional toolkit.

This workshop is ideal for all professionals, from seasoned practitioners to those new to the field, looking to implement powerful, empathetic techniques that drive real-world change.

Workshop Objectives:

As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Explain the Four Guiding Principles of MI: Understand and articulate the foundational principles that drive effective motivational interviewing techniques.
• Demonstrate the Four Basic MI Skills: Identify and practice the essential skills necessary for implementing motivational interviewing effectively.
• Transform Questions: Skillfully convert closed-ended questions into open-ended questions to facilitate deeper client engagement and exploration.
• Analyze "Sustain Talk" and "Change Talk": Define and provide specific examples of these two critical concepts, demonstrating an understanding of how they influence the motivation for change.