2 Day:Talking about Making Meaningful Changes: Introductory Experiential Motivational Interviewing Training
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Introductory Training Objectives:
After attending the training, participants will be able to:
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1. Unlock the Power Within: Master the Four Components of MI Spirit
2. Unveiling the Secret: Differentiating Between MI Consistent and Inconsistent Behaviors
3. The Art of Motivational Conversations: Uncover the Four Tasks to a meaningful change conversation
4. Dive Deep: Crafting Quality Open Questions in Every Conversation and why it matters
5. Boosting Confidence: Uncovering Strengths and Skills to Affirm
6. Reflect, Reframe, Repeat: Mastering Reflective Statements
7. Navigate with OARS: Mastering the Skills for Successful Conversations
8. Harness the Power of Change: Identifying Change Talk and Stages of Change
9. Avoiding Pitfalls: Recognizing Traps and Pitfalls in Conversations
10. Amplify Change: Uncovering the Elements of an Effective Change Plan
11. Creating Your Strategy: Developing a Personal Plan for Mastering MI Skills in Counseling Practice
Trainer: Larisa Traga, LCSW, MAC, CCDS, MINT Certified Trainer
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. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from SUNY, Binghamton University and a Master’s in Social Work from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Larisa is an EMDRIA (EMDR International Association) Approved EMDR Certified Consultant and Trainer and a Certified Trainer of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). She has been an adjunct psychology and human services instructor at Allan Hancock College since 2015. Larisa 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, gambling, 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 consultations and technical assistance on use of EMDR and crisis debriefings using A-TIP and CID (Critical Incident Desensitization).
