Portland, OR USA Intermediate/Advanced

This 2-day intensive workshop (part of an MI training series- ask for full flyer) will:

1. Explore what is new in MI from the MI-3 text
2. Deepen OARS skills
3. Deepen your ability to recognize, elicit, and respond to change talk
4. Grow your dancing with discord skills
5. Learn strategies for if, when, how to initiate a change plan with a client/patient
6. Learn how to offer information and education in an MI consistent manner

Target Audience

This training is appropriate for helping professionals with previous MI training AND practice experience in the role of supporting individuals to make and sustain behavior changes: social workers, physicians, nurses, health educators, care managers, dieticians, counselors, psychologists, life and health coaches, clergy, probation/corrections officers, personal trainers, school counselors, and educators.

Included in the Workshop

• 14 hours of high-level training from very experienced national and international MINT trainers
• Light breakfast/Coffee Breaks/Light Snacks
• University venue with local food carts and hotels within walking distance
• 13 Social Work CEUs from NASW (6.25 and 6.75 Hours)

Daily Schedule

9:00 am- 5:00pm; Lunch: 12:00-1:00 pm            

Training Location - Portland State University

Portland State University, School of Social Work 6th Floor
1800 SW 6th Ave, 97201

Room 620/630

• Located in the heart of downtown Portland in the middle of campus. (See map on next page.)
• Easily accessible via public transportation, with a host of nearby accommodations and restaurants.