Boyd Central Kansas Training Series-ORN-2-6 Central Kansas Overview of MI-3 hours

ORN-2-6 Central Kansas Overview of MI-3 hours

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"Bridging Gaps: Enhancing Engagement through Motivational Interviewing and Harm Reduction," presented by Christina Boyd, focuses on approaches for better engagement with individuals experiencing substance use and mental health disorders. The training addresses the opioid crisis, supported by the SAMHSA-funded Opioid Response Network (ORN), which offers resources to assist communities in tackling opioid and stimulant use issues through prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery.<br /><br />The core of the presentation centers around utilizing Motivational Interviewing (MI) alongside harm reduction strategies. MI helps connect individuals to care by emphasizing open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries that facilitate conversations about change while considering an individual's ambivalence. It's presented as a compassionate method designed to motivate clients by exploring their reasons for change without judgment.<br /><br />Christina Boyd, a University of Kansas Associate Professor and CEO of Hope and Wellness Resources, emphasizes overcoming stigma and bias, key barriers to recovery. The presentation links the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to substance use and calls for dual diagnosis treatment that addresses both mental illness and substance use disorders concurrently.<br /><br />Evidence suggests higher overdose rates in rural areas, highlighting the need for proactive strategies, including distribution of naloxone for opioid overdose reversals. Participants are encouraged to reflect on how societal views and stigma might shape their perceptions and lead to bias in treatment delivery.<br /><br />The goal is to create an open environment where individuals feel safe to discuss substance use and related issues candidly. The session concludes with an emphasis on actionable steps participants can take to promote open conversations around substance use in their own professional settings, underscoring the importance of ongoing communication and mutual understanding to drive change and support recovery.

Keywords

Motivational Interviewing

Harm Reduction

Opioid Crisis

Substance Use Disorders

Mental Health

Stigma and Bias

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Naloxone

Rural Overdose Rates

Dual Diagnosis Treatment