Sometimes eliciting change talk is challenging when a client or patient is focused on not changing. The excuses to not change are called sustain talk. Essentially, the individual may lack problem recognition and engage in sustain talk to avoid talking about change. This webinar will explore how to respond to sustain talk and strategies to develop discrepancy toward problem recognition.
This training series will be implemented by Dr. Angela Wood, who has trained providers and line staff in motivational interviewing since 2005. In 2016 she became a member of the prestigious Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. As a clinical social worker, Angela has worked in substance abuse, mental health, criminal and juvenile justice as well as private practice settings.
Recommended Audience: Louisiana behavioral health practitioners interested in learning motivational interviewing techniques.
Estimated Time: 2.0 hours
CEHs: This course has been reviewed and pre-approved for 2.0 Continuing Education Hours (CEHs). Upon successful course completion, your certificate containing your CEHs will be available for download.
The Motivational Interviewing Workbook: Exercises to Decide What You Want and How to Get There
Dr. Angela Wood
