Contact Hours: 6

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Texts: Martino, S., Ball, S.A., Gallon, S.L., Hall, D., Garcia, M., Ceperich, S., Farentinos, C., Hamilton, J., and Hausotter, W. (2006) Motivational Interviewing Assessment: Supervisory Tools for Enhancing Proficiency. Salem, OR: Northwest Frontier Addiction Technology Transfer Center, Oregon Health and Science University.

Objectives

  • Identify the propose of assessment
  • Explore the components of an assessment
  • Learn how to synthesize assessment data into a meaningful integrated summary
  • Briefly practice creating goals from the integrated summary
  • Learn about reassessment frequency and purpose
  • Components of a Motivational Interviewing Assessment
  • Examine Motivational Interviewing styles and traps
  • Define the MI Assessment “sandwich”
  • Develop MI Micro-Skills OARS
  • Discuss skills to identify, explore and handle resistance in clients
  • Examine appropriate interventions for each stage of change