An introduction to the evidence-based method of Motivational Interviewing, an effective communication approach in peer-assisted recovery
About this Event

This is an online course with four meetings:

Oct. 21 & 22, 12 - 3 p.m.

Oct. 28 & 29: 12 - 2: 30 p.m.

Motivational Interviewing is a particular way of talking with people about change and growth to strengthen their own motivation and commitment.

After orientation to the underlying spirit, structure, and principles of Motivational Interviewing, practical exercises will help participants strengthen empathy skills, recognize and amplify change talk, and roll with resistance.

This class will provide peer-recovery specialists and past, current or future practitioners of MI with an opportunity to explore creative ways of integrating these approaches.

The course was designed with peer-assisted recovery in mind, however, the content for this is no different than the MI Basics that would be taught to peers, community health workers, first responders, correctional workers, or clinical practitioners in behavioral health, substance use disorder or community health settings.

This class includes the option to have one recorded conversations evaluated utilizing the Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment along with an individual 1:1 coaching sessions to review the codings and assist with proficiency.

This course has been approved by SOS Recovery Community Organization, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 11 CEUs. NAADAC Provider #185501. SOS Recovery Community Organization is responsible for all aspects of its programing.

This course is pre-approved for 11 CEUs from the NH Board of Licensing for Alcohol and other Drugs.

LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 12

CRSW Performance Domains: 2

About the Trainer:

John Burns, MBA, CRSW, is the Executive Director of SOS Recovery Community Organization. John has been engaged in training delivery and development over the last six years at SOS. While supervising his staff at three recovery centers, he assists in training and supervision of three Recovery Community Centers. SOS operates syringe service programs and harm reduction supplies at all of their recovery community centers as well as a comprehensive outreach program with those experiencing homelessness and a statewide program for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. John is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and completed the MINT training of new trainers. He has been trained extensively in motivational interviewing techniques through a series of trainings and train the trainers sessions with other MINT members including Stephen Andrew LCSW, LADC, CCS, CGP, John Gilbert MS, RD, CCP, RHC-III, ACSM-CEP®, Ali Hall, JD, and Casey Jackson MSW, MAC, LICSW, CDP. He has also had several coaching and coding trainings. He has trained under Denise Ernst. PhD in Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) Coding and is trained and authorized to complete Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessments (MICA) for coding practitioners of MI.