Motivational Interviewing: A Collaborative Approach for Behavioral Change

Presenter:  Richard Bradway, LCSW

Description: Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach to working with individuals that helps to facilitate behavior change. Participants will gain a working knowledge of the term, “Harm Reduction” and will walk away with a deeper understanding of the spirit of Motivational Interviewing including when, where and how to use this evidenced-based practice with clients. We will identify specific tools to use and discuss strategies for implementation in your place of practice.

Objectives:

1. Know and understand the basics of Motivational Interviewing, including how to use specific skills to enhance motivation.
   
2. Know and understand the term “Harm Reduction” and how it fits into interventions for treating individuals with substance use disorders.
   
3. Know and understand how MI facilitates the reduction of discord in the therapeutic alliance leading to positive behavioral change.
   

About the Presenter: 

Rich Bradway, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., is a licensed clinical social worker with a professional focus in co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. He currently teaches at San Diego State University and California State University-San Marcos in their respective Schools of Social Work and maintains a private psychotherapy practice. As a non-profit executive, he oversaw his organization’s portfolio of alcohol and drug services programs throughout California and directed four SAMHSA Women, Families and Children Treatment funded projects. He is skilled at utilizing training and process improvement to enhance clinical outcomes for clients served in various settings.

PLEASE NOTE:   NEW TIME  - STARTING JANUARY 5, 2019, THE SAN DIEGO DISTRICT PROGRAMS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE FIRST SATURDAY MORNING OF EACH MONTH, FROM 10-12 NOON, AT OUR PRESENT JFS LOCATION.