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[Training] Tailoring Motivational Interviewing Spirit for COVID-19 issues
May 21, 2020 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
Free
Presenters:
Allen Zweben, Ph.D., LCSW, Professor and Director of the Motivational Interviewing Skills-Based Project, Columbia University School of Social Work (Bio)
Mary Piepmeier, MA, Coordinator and Certified Lab Instructor, Motivational Interviewing Skills-Based Project, Columbia University School of Social Work (Bio)
Jennille Cineas, MSW, LMSW, Academic Field Advisor, Adjunct Lecturer, Certified Lab Instructor, Columbia University School of Social Work (Bio)
Elba Torres-Perez, MSW, LMSW, Client & Mitigation Specialist, Federal Defenders of New York, Certified Lab Instructor, Columbia University School of Social Work (Bio)
Karina Rodriguez, MPA, M.Ed. MSW, LMSW, Director of Counseling Services at NYC Department of Education, Certified Lab Instructor, Columba University School of Social Work (Bio)
Dr. Zweben has had extensive experience in training social workers, nurses, physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists and students from a variety of disciplines in motivational interviewing. He played a key role in developing and testing motivational enhancement therapy (MET) an approach that has been widely utilized in the mental health and substance use fields. Dr. Zweben has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since its inception.
Description: The presentation will show how motivational interviewing, an evidenced-based intervention, can be adapted to address diverse issues encountered by individuals struggling with the coronavirus. Such issues may involve adhering to restrictions associated with exposure, social distancing, social isolation, substance use and related mental health difficulties.
Objectives:
By attending the session, participants will
(1) understand and manage challenging dialogues in forging a working alliance with vulnerable populations
(2) learn how to activate individual capabilities and coping resources for facilitating motivational change
(3) learn how “MI Spirit” can be integrated into an array of interventions that are employed with vulnerable groups
This webinar is part of Social Policies and Services series with a focus on COVID-19 related strategies for supporting efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.
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LIVE WEBINAR w/ Limited Capacity- Please note that this event is open to the public and being recorded for educational and professional development purposes.
FREE ADMISSION W/ OPTIONAL DONATION TO CSSW STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND
- Donations will go to CSSW students facing immediate crises including food insecurity, housing insecurity, or other unexpected COVID-19 related expenses.
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2 CE for NYS-, NJ-, and CT- licensed social workers. Other states, please confirm with your licensing board as many other states accept our social work CE. See CE Information on the registration site.
***Tickets are available until 8am on 5/21/2020 OR when capacity is reached ***