From Power Struggles to Progress: MI Skills for Parents
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers Certified Trainer
Facilitator: Larisa A. Traga, LCSW, MAC
Zoom Live
Questions? Contacts us through: info@empowertctinc.com
Larisa Traga is a California-licensed clinical social worker and master addiction counselor with specialized training in co-occurring disorders. She offers therapy, clinical supervision, consultation, and professional development services across Santa Barbara County and beyond. She's also a mother of 2 children: a boy and a girl.
With degrees in Psychology (SUNY Binghamton) and Social Work (University of Michigan), Larisa brings over two decades of expertise to her work. She is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist, consultant, and approved trainer, as well as a Certified Motivational Interviewing Trainer and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
In her private practice, Larisa provides culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She integrates EMDR, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, TRM, and mindfulness to support clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and workplace stress. She also offers Intensive EMDR sessions for those seeking faster, focused results beyond the traditional weekly model.
As a dynamic trainer and consultant, Larisa delivers public and private workshops in EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, NIATx process improvement, the MATRIX model, and A-Tip crisis debriefing. Since 2015, she has also taught Psychology and Human Services courses at Allan Hancock College.
Whether you're seeking therapy, training for your team, or expert consultation, Larisa Traga combines clinical depth with practical tools to support lasting change.
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Description: Parenting can often feel like a tug-of-war — but it doesn’t have to. This interactive training helps parents move from frustration to connection using Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills designed specifically for family life.
Objectives:
1. Build stronger, more positive parent–child connections.
2.Ask questions that spark honest and open conversations
3. Inspire positive changes without power struggles.
4 .Create a simple, sustainable plan for lasting growth at home.
5.Handle resistance with empathy and understanding.
Zoom instructions and handouts will be sent a couple of days before the date of workshop.
Having attended an introductory MI training prior to this workshop is highly recommended.
Join us and discover how to shift everyday challenges into meaningful moments of growth—for both you and your child. Thank you!
Early bird ends on March 13th so don't miss it!
