Motivational Interviewing – Introduction to the Basic Skills
2.0 CEs | $22 | Christina Iler, LCSWR
Join Tina Iler, LCSWR, to explore the basics of Motivational Interviewing. She will discuss the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing, the Four Tasks, the OARS microskills, and the difference between Sustain Talk and Change Talk.
Participants will be able to:
- describe how the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing influences practice
- explain the difference between Sustain Talk and Change Talk
- identify the Four Tasks
- describe 2 OARS skills
What you get from this offer
Access to the course
Get access to a 2.0-hour long course.
Approved CEs
The completion of the course will grant you 2.0 CEs.
Insights to motivational interviewing techniques
Understand and use the insights in your own practice.
Approved credits
For CASACs
Connections Counseling Psychotherapy LCSW PLLC is recognized by the Office of Addiction Services and Supports as an approved provider of continuing education for re-credentialing CASACs (#1435). This course work/training has been approved to satisfy CASAC renewal requirements and CPP/CPS initial/renewal credentialing requirements.
For NYS Clinicians
Recognized CE provider for NYS Social Workers (# SW-0747), LMHCs (#MHC-0272), and LMFTs (#MFT-0115) and has provider level approval to offer CEs for these recorded webinars to NYS SWers, LMHCs, and LMFTs. Registrants should note that only 1/3 of contact hours needed for NY LCSWs and LMSWs can come from non-interactive web coursework. Please double check with NYSED for latest updates. Restrictions may have changed during COVID.
All Other Social Workers*
In 2024, Connections Counseling is not offering credit for counselors in states other than New York State. We do not have ASWB approval to give CEs for this course to counselors in other states.
About the author
Christina Iler, LCSWR
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Tina Iler, LCSWR, is in private and agency practice in the mid-Hudson region of New York State. She is the Social Work consultant for the BPTI Continuing Education group and the BPTI contact person for social workers in the US and Canada. She has over 25 years experience in direct practice with clients with mental health and substance use disorders.
She is passionate about Motivational Interviewing and trains extensively in MI. As well, she has been trained by the Beck Institute in CBT and the Linehan Institute for DBT and mindfulness. In her individual therapy, she provides compassionate support to work towards developing coping skills for healthier choices, improved self care, and building resilience to live life with greater ease and acceptance of past or present circumstances. As a trainer, she is resourceful, dynamic and creative. Feedback from previous archived webinar attendees: “It was very informative and I’ve been using this framework within my practice.” -Abigail, Idaho more on Iler’s bio. .
Completion requirements
To earn CE credit, participants must log in, attend the entire course as determined electronically and complete a course evaluation and posttest with at least 75% accuracy.
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