Learning Objectives:

·         The trainee will be able to identify when to use Motivational Interviewing

·         The trainee will know the Spirit of MI and how to interview the client within that Spirit

·         The trainee will know the Principles of MI: Develop Discrepancies, Empathy, Avoid Arguing, Roll with Resistance, and Support Self Efficacy

·         The trainee will learn, practice, and have initial competence in using the Micro-Skills of MI: Open Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries

·         The trainee will be able to identify and have initial competency in recognizing, eliciting, and supporting Change Talk: DARN-CAT, Scaling, Looking Forward, OARS, etc.

·         The trainee will have initial competence in how to consolidate commitment and develop a Change Plan.

·         The trainee will have basic proficiency in managing Resistance and Sustain Talk

About the speaker:
George was trained in Motivational Interviewing by William Miller, PhD, Theresa Moyers, PhD and additional staff of the University of New Mexico.

George has 39 years of clinical, supervisory and administrative experience in the areas of Motivational Interviewing, problem gambling, substance use disorders, mental health, and integrated care for Co-Occurring Disorders. He is a regular trainer and consultant in these areas. 

George supervised Addictions Services for Community Health Network: Behavioral Health Services/Gallahue Mental Health Services from 1990 to 2011 and is currently since 2009 addictions specialist on the Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Team for Community Health Network, and a partner in Continuing The Care: A Recovery Monitoring Program. 

George serves on the Boards of Mental Health America in Indiana and Indiana Council on Problem Gambling. George is the Vice Chair of the Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board of the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and a representative of the Addictions Counselors section. George enjoys his family and being an avid marathon