Motivational Interviewing Professional Development Workshops February 26-27 2015 Motivational Interviewing: Foundation Skills 2015 Helen Mentha Melbourne, Australia Respectful and productive conversations about change Workshop details Registration 9.00 AM Times 9.30 AM - 4.30 PM Venue Van Raay Centre Ceres Environment Park 8 Lee St Brunswick East Motivational Interviewing is collaborative method for guiding conversations about behaviour change. More than a set of techniques, MI is a discipline in its own right that brings together a set of values, principles and disciplined use of skills to assist people to resolve ambivalence and deepen motivation to pursue the changes that are meaningful for them. The training is highly interactive, with a focus on practical skill development. The two day workshop will offer an opportunity to: ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣ ‣ Gain a clear and up-to-date understanding of MI – what it is, how it works and recent changes to the framework Increase understanding of the change process Review and practice the core skills Apply the skills to the change process Increase ability to work effectively with resistance and ambivalence Develop strategies to continue learning and practicing MI Reinforce learning with 16 weeks of brief follow up emails focusing on specific aspects of MI. The workshop is suitable for workers dealing with a wide range of presenting issues and settings, including addictions, mental health, chronic disease management, treatment adherence, criminal justice and healthy behaviour change. Mentha Consulting MI relies on the use of foundation skills used with increasing discipline and depth. The workshop is suitable for both workers with no knowledge of MI and for those who want to refresh and deepen their understanding and practice of the core skills of MI. MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS About the presenter Helen Mentha B.A. (Hons), M.Psych (Clinical), Grad. Cert. Business Administration, Grad. Cert. Professional Writing, M.A.P.S. Helen Mentha is a clinical psychologist and one of Australia’s leading trainers in MI, with a strong reputation for providing evidence-based and practical training in a safe, positive and relaxed learning environment. Helen has specialised in working with addiction, with a focus on community health, mental health and forensic settings. She currently runs her own practice providing counselling, training and supervision. Helen is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and has completed annual training overseas since 2007 to continually deepen and extend her knowledge and skills in a broad range of applications of MI. She has a particular interest in the role of MI in supervision and creating opportunities to support and sustain ongoing learning of MI as well as the ways in which MI can inform better communication regardless of the setting or content. REGISTRATION FORM PERSONAL DETAILS Full Name: Mailing Address: Suburb: State: Post Code: Telephone contact: Mobile: Email address: Special dietary requirements: Payment method: Date paid: PAYMENT DETAILS PAYMENT OPTIONS Registration includes morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. All prices include GST. Please register only if you able to attend both days. You can register at www.menthaconsulting.com.au/events. Direct deposit: Email: [email protected] or direct deposit details. TOTAL FEES PAYABLE Credit card: Register online through Paypal at www.menthaconsulting.com.au Motivational Interviewing: Foundation Skills Thursday 26 & Friday 27 February 2015 ! ! $440 VENUE & CATERING Mentha Consulting is committed to supporting positive community initiatives. Venue and catering fees support the work of the Ceres Environmental Park. For more information on Ceres go to www.ceres.org.au. CANCELLATION POLICY $40 cancellation fee up to 28 days before the workshop, $100 cancellation fee for within 28 days of the workshop commencement. Enquiries: Phone Helen on 0410 847151 or email [email protected]. This form is a tax invoice once filled in and payment has been made. Please keep a copy for your own records. Payment must accompany registration to secure your place. ABN 36 889 144 191.