Working Effectively for Student Behavior Change: Motivational Interviewing and Brief Intervention
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Last Date to Register: 1/27/2012 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 1/27/2012 12:01 AM
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One graduate credit is available through Viterbo University for an additional $240.00
No fee if part of the SOH Professional Development Package (Bangor, Sparta, Tomah, Westby)
What is Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Brief Intervention (BI)?
MI is a student-centered and collaborative yet goal-oriented method of communication to promote positive behavior change by exploring and resolving student ambivalence. BI comprises a protocol-driven structure for the intervention. Although originally designed for alcohol/other drug (AOD) intervention, MI and BI have applications to a variety of behavioral health and academic concerns within school settings.
Why MI-BI in Schools?
With limited resources and increasing accountability, schools are faced with the need to integrate evidenced-based strategies into existing intervention activities. MI and BI offer the following benefits to practitioners:
- Evidence-based for promoting adolescent AOD use change
- Promising practice for promoting other behavior changes such as school attendance and homework completion
- Teens rate this intervention method with high levels of satisfaction
- BI has multiple uses and tailors the intervention to fit individual student need
- Fits within Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) and Response-to-Intervention paradigms
- Implementation is feasible within school settings
- Maximizes limited resources while increasing service options
Course Description —This course incorporates best practices in MI training to maximize learning. There are four parts: Parts 1, 2, and 3 are required for all participants; Part 4 is required for participants who enroll for the graduate credit from Viterbo University.*
PART 1: FULL DAY (8 HRS) — Provides a comprehensive overview of BI (rationale,
empirical basis, strategies, and structure) and of MI (spirit, skills). Participants will be trained in a two session BI model, which includes how to administer, score, and interpret an evidenced-based screening instrument (GAIN-SS). Training will emphasize experiential and small group activities for learning MI and delivering the BI protocol.
PART 2: TAPING EXERCISE — Following the initial full day training, participants will submit a 20 minute audio-taped BI session. The trainer will review and code the recording using a standardized coding instrument, then provide written feedback. The goal of Part 2 is to provide direct observation and feedback to enhance proficiency and competent delivery of BI.
PART 3: HALF-DAY (4 HRS) FOLLOW UP — This part concludes on-site training with continued MI skill development and BI practice. The goal is for participants to meet a
basic level of proficiency for BI delivery and to address implementation challenges and barriers.
PART 4: TAPING EXERCISE — This final part, required for the Viterbo University credit, involves submitting a second audiotape of a 20 minute BI session. Like in Part 2, the trainer will review and code the tape, then follow up with each participant with feedback. The goal of Part 4 is to solidify learning and set future learning goals.
Participant Cancellation Policy:
You must contact CESA 4 to cancel attendance one week prior to the scheduled event unless otherwise stated in the individual event details. CESA 4 will only provide full refund of registration fees depending on individual circumstances. Refunds depend upon the ability of CESA 4 to cancel any financial obligations created by the registration such as meals, materials, etc. CESA 4 reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by e-mail or phone if a workshop is cancelled. If a participant is a 'no show' the school will be billed for the registration fee, or loss of the 'free' attendance slot.
Dietary Restrictions:
Because of the number of meals served, number of ingredients used, and food product changes from vendors, we cannot guarantee dietary restrictions as indicated in a user's myQuickReg profile will be accommodated. Participants with dietary restrictions such as food allergies should plan to bring their own refreshments.
Weather Conditions:
If a workshop has been cancelled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. If weather conditions are questionable, please call CESA 4 Voice Mail at (608) 786-4800; Toll Free (800) 514-3075. A message will be posted regarding workshop weather cancellations.
Additional Accommodations:
If you need an accommodation to participate including interpreter services (sign language or other spoken language) please email the workshop contact to set up these services. A two-week notice is appreciated.
CESA 4 IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE.