In this workshop participants will learn how to effectively blend motivational interviewing and CBT to achieve better client outcomes. Participants will understand the similarities and differences in the two approaches and discover how to move seamlessly between these core approaches in alcohol and other drug treatment. This workshop combines with CBT for AOD to further enhance skill development.

Learning outcomes

• Increase understanding of how motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy fit together
• Increase understanding of change and motivation to change
• Increase knowledge and practice of preparing for cognitive behavioural therapy using motivational interviewing
• Increase knowledge and practice of using motivational interviewing to enhance the application of cognitive behavioural therapy

Cost: Earlybird: $295 | Standard: $355 | (Attend both Understanding CBT for alcohol and other drug workers and Integrating MI and CBT and for just $435!)

Facilitator: Paula Ross

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