Facilitator-led Online Introductory

Virtual Introductory MI Training

This workshop will be  a highly interactive Motivational Interviewing (MI) Fundamentals experience. This can be facilitated live with large group discussion, small group activities and dyad exercises virtually through the use of whole group experience and smaller, focused breakout room design.

As a result of these sessions, you will be able to:

Introductory Objectives:

  1. Identify the four components of MI Spirit
  2. Distinguish between MI Consistent and Inconsistent Behaviors
  3. Identify the four processes of a motivational conversation
  4. Form quality open questions within each of the four processes
  5. Identify strengths and skills to affirm
  6. Form reflective statements
  7. Demonstrate ability to use OARS
  8. Demonstrate ability to recognize change talk and stages of change
  9. Identify traps to avoid
  10. Identify change talk
  11. Identify the elements of an effective change plan
  12. Develop a personal plan for practicing and incorporating the primary skills and strategies of MI into counseling practice

​Training fee includes follow up coaching call to support you in implementation of MI into your practice.  February 6, 2024 deadline for the $299 fee, after which date it increases.  See link below for more information. 

  • Trainer Biography:

Larisa Traga is a California-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), master addiction counselor (MAC), with a co-occurring disorders specialization (CCDS), providing training, consultation and therapy to the Santa Barbara county community. Larisa has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY, Binghamton and a Master's in Social Work from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is an EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) approved EMDR Certified therapist and Consultant and a Certified Trainer and Member of International Network of Trainers for Motivational Interviewing (MINT). Larisa has been an adjunct psychology and human services instructor at Allan Hancock College since 2015. She has also worked countywide with the County of Santa Barbara Behavioral Wellness Department since 2009 with individuals with co-occurring disorders, PTSD, Transitional Age Youth and adults with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness, drug court involved teens and adults and individuals experiencing crisis. Larisa currently has a private practice specializing in culturally sensitive individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults using an eclectic approach, including EMDR, CBT, MI, and mindfulness techniques. She treats a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, physical/sexual abuse, PTSD, self-esteem issues, workplace harassment, and more. In addition, Larisa conducts training on Evidence Based Practices, such as Motivational Interviewing, NIATx process improvement, MATRIX model, and more currently consultations and technical assistance on use of EMDR, and crisis debriefings using A-tip.

Location: 
International
Category title: 
Introductory
Cost: 
299
Event language: 
English
Summary: 
A highly interactive, experiential workshop for those interested in learning and practicing the skills of MI. An opportunity to develop a plan for oneself for continued learning and growth. Trainer uses multiple modalities to illustrate the skills.
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Date: 
23 Feb 2024 - 9:00am to 24 Feb 2024 - 4:30pm
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