What is MI & Victim Advocacy?
In the aftermath of violence and trauma, victims are faced with an exhaustive list of decisions to make and changes to manage. Join Dr. Kate Watson to learn unique ways to apply motivational interviewing skills in your work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and other forms of power-based violence.
Who Can Attend?
Even though the session may be best suited for those who have already learned the basics of motivational interviewing, all are welcome to attend and participate. While victim advocates, child advocates, and family advocates may be most attracted to the session, it is open to anyone who may, through the course of their work, encounter a survivor of trauma.
What this course includes:
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Real life examples from Dr. Kate Watson, President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy
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Information about Motivational Interviewing and the unique ways MI applies in work with survivors
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Access to Dr. Watson’s 18-page guide to Motivational Interviewing for Victim Advocates
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1.5 hrs Continuing Education for attendance of live webinar (MI Center for Change is NBCC approved provider ACEP #7223)
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Opportunity to join Dr. Watson’s mailing list for more information about motivational interviewing for victim advocates (optional!)
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Kathleen Watson, M.A., Ed.M., DrPH
Kate is the President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy, which is a consulting company focused on the development of skilled victim and family advocates to reduce violence around the world. Through her work with The Advocacy Academy, she has conducted educational workshops in 32 states, 8 countries, and across many fields: healthcare, education, social services, financial advising, victim advocacy, corrections, and leadership. Dr. Watson holds a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, a Doctorate in Health Policy and Social Justice from Drexel University, and a Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She is an on-going consultant to the Department of Defense, the NFL, and to major television networks. She resides in Philadelphia with her husband and her large extended family.
1.5 Hour Workshop
Motivational Interviewing in Victim Services
September 21, 2023 at 2:00 - 3:30pm ET
