Using Motivational Interviewing Techniques to Redirect System-Involved Youth Away from Risky Behaviors

Robert Dousa

Training Description

In this training, participants will learn how to enhance their capacity to support system-involved youth (SIY) by exploring how using Motivational Interviewing (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 participants to deepen their effectiveness with system-involved youth and families through helping them avoid risky behaviors and supporting them towards healthier lifestyles.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

●        Identify at least 2 “Early Engagement” MI strategies which can be used to sustainably redirect SIY towards healing from trauma and emotional well-being.