Foster Care Training

This course offers professionals a comprehensive understanding of Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles and their practical application in supporting individuals experiencing depression within system-involved populations. With a specific focus on youth navigating systems such as the criminal justice system or foster care, participants will delve into the unique challenges these individuals face and learn how MI can serve as a powerful tool for fostering motivation and change. Throughout the session, participants will explore the core principles of MI, including empathy, discrepancy, resistance, and self-efficacy, tailored to the context of working with depressed, system-involved youth. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and role-playing exercises, participants will gain hands-on experience in applying MI techniques to engage youth, elicit change talk, and navigate ambivalence effectively. By the end of the workshop, participants will emerge with practical skills and strategies to enhance their approach when working with youth in care, empowering them to build rapport, support autonomy, and facilitate positive outcomes for system-involved youth experiencing depression symptoms. This course equips professionals with the tools they need to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve, fostering resilience and promoting holistic well-being within vulnerable populations.