Essentials of Motivational Interviewing - 2 Day Intensive Training

When: Monday, December 17th and Tuesday, December 18th

Time: 8:30 to 5:00 PM

About the Training:

You will:

• Develop basic skills using Motivational Interviewing.

• Recognize ther features anbd styles of Motivational Interviewing and how they are different from other approaches.

• Become skilled in talking and developing a better realtionship with your clients.

• Respond to clients in ways that will make you more proactive and reduce resistence and move you forward.

• Understand the reasons why and what your clients say during your interactions.

• Reinforce and recognize clients ability to know when they are ready for change.

About the Presenter:

Raymond Chip Tafrate, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and professor in the Criminology and Criminal Justice Department at Central Connecticut State University. He co-chairs the Forensic special interest group for the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, is a Fellow and Supervisor at the Albert Ellis Institute, a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and frequently consults with criminal justice agencies and programs. His research has been presented throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His most recent books are: Forensic CBT: A Handbook for Clinical Practice: Interventions for Antisocial and Self-Destructive Behaviors.

Questions? Call Fernando Morales, 203-372-5503, Ext. 19 or Cell #: 203-767-1342