Anyone working with children and families in Broward County

PYD- LEAP High
PYD- STEP
PYD- Youth FORCE

CSC Building

Motivational Interviewing (MI) has become the most widely used behavioral intervention in social services with over 40 years of supporting research and practice. Originally intended for clinical staff (therapists, psychologists) it is now effectively and widely used by many different professions. This full-day session will provide the attendees with an understanding of the MI Mindset and Principles which explain the underlying Theory of Change for the model. Attendees will also receive knowledge and practice in MI Engagement Skills and Behavioral Change Skills.
Learning Objectives:
Learners will increase their knowledge of the Principles of MI
Learners will increase knowledge of the MI Mindset
Learners will increase their understanding of how the Mindset and Principles work together to provide efficiency and efficacy pf behavioral change
Learners will increase their knowledge and successfully demonstrate the MI Engagement Skills
Learners will increase their knowledge and successfully demonstrate the MI Behavioral Change Skills