Boyd Central Kansas Training Series-ORN-2-6 Central KS-Clinical MI-3 hours

ORN-2-6 Central KS-Clinical MI-3 hours

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The document is a detailed overview of a training session on "Mastering Motivational Interviewing in Facilitating Difficult Conversations and Person-Centered Treatment Planning" presented by Christina Boyd, LSCSW, LCAC, at Central Kansas Mental Health. The session, part of a wider initiative funded by SAMHSA, provides insights into how to work effectively with communities addressing crises related to opioid and stimulant use disorders.<br /><br />Key objectives of the session include utilizing motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to facilitate difficult conversations, integrating trauma-informed care in the change process, and applying MI skills to develop person-centered treatment planning. The agenda covers the core skills of MI—open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries—and emphasizes the importance of collaboration, evocation, and autonomy.<br /><br />The training underscores the complexity of co-occurring disorders and highlights the comorbidity of substance use disorders (SUDs) with conditions such as PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder. It addresses the necessity of understanding clients' reasons for substance use without judgment, creating an open space for honest dialogue.<br /><br />Furthermore, the training discusses the various levels of reflections and the importance of affirmations in acknowledging clients' efforts and autonomy. Tools such as the Readiness/Confidence Ruler and techniques like the "Elicit-Provide-Elicit" model offer strategic ways to gauge clients' readiness to change.<br /><br />The document also mentions the importance of cultural competence in treatment planning and the need to address the whole person in the care process. Resources, including podcasts and toolkits, are suggested for further skill enhancement.<br /><br />Overall, the session aims to empower practitioners to navigate complex conversations and client interactions effectively, advocating for a compassionate and person-centered approach in mental health treatment.

Keywords

Motivational Interviewing

Person-Centered Treatment

Trauma-Informed Care

Substance Use Disorders

Co-occurring Disorders

Cultural Competence

Opioid Crisis

MI Techniques

Client Autonomy

Christina Boyd