course »Using Motivational Interviewing (MI) Techniques to Redirect System-Involved Youth (SIY) Away from Risky Behaviors

Date: 8/5/2024, 10:00 am—12:00 pm
County: -Training Offerings
CEUs: 2
Location: -DISTANCE LEARNING
Sponsor: Fred Finch Youth & Family Services
Phone: 510-482-2244
In this training, participants will learn how to enhance our capacity to support system-involved youth (SIY) by exploring how using Advanced MI techniques to support engagement during all phases of cognitive change facilitates receptivity to coaching and can redirect energy towards emotional development and wellbeing, as well as foster resilience and healing from traumatic events. Practicing and sharing the methods outlined by this workshop will allow us to deepen our effectiveness with system-involved youth and their families through helping them avoid risky behaviors and supporting them towards healthier lifestyles.