- Recorded Webinar
Motivational Interviewing for Resistant Clients: Core Skills That Create Lasting Behavior Change (RV)
Dr. Kristin L. Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC
- Recorded Webinar
Overview:
In this presentation, Kristin Dempsey will provide an applied introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) with a focus on its four core components: the spirit of MI, foundational micro skills, the MI process, and the role of change talk in facilitating behavior change. Through demonstrations, clinical examples, and population-specific scenarios, participants will examine how these elements work together to support client engagement, problem exploration, and motivation for change. Special attention will be given to strategies for working with individuals who are mandated to treatment, as well as common provider “traps” that can hinder therapeutic progress.
The training emphasizes the development of practical skills that enhance providers’ ability to foster collaborative, culturally responsive conversations that promote growth. By the conclusion of the workshop, participants will identify a specific MI skill to intentionally practice and integrate into their clinical work.
Objectives:
- Apply the four components of the spirit of Motivational Interviewing to enhance engagement with individuals seeking behavioral health services.
- Define ambivalence and provide at least one example of how it presents in children, youth, or caregivers receiving behavioral health support.
- Identify four types of preparatory change talk and three types of mobilizing change talk to facilitate goal-directed conversations.
- Select and implement five MI micro skills that promote effective discussions about change in behavioral health contexts.
- Determine when and how to use MI micro skills across the four tasks of MI when counseling individuals seeking behavioral health services.
Scope and Limitations Disclosure
This course provides licensed mental health professionals with an applied overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), including its foundational spirit, micro skills, and processes for facilitating client engagement and change talk. While evidence-based MI strategies are demonstrated, this course does not provide certification or advanced credentialing in Motivational Interviewing and is not a substitute for formal supervision or specialized MI training. Participants are encouraged to integrate course material within their professional scope of practice, ethical standards, and licensure guidelines.
Commercial Support Disclosure
Kristin Dempsey, EdD, LPCC, LMFT, is a MINT-Certified Trainer in Motivational Interviewing and co-author of The Harm Reduction Workbook for Addiction (New Harbinger, 2024). References to MI-related texts or professional training programs may be included for educational purposes only. Participants are not required to purchase any additional materials, books, or products to complete this course. The presenter has no other relevant financial relationships to disclose beyond standard speaking compensation.
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Dr. Kristin L. Dempsey, LMFT, LPCC
Dr. Kristin Dempsey, EdD, LPCC, LMFT, is an esteemed figure in the field of psychotherapy, counseling education, and motivational interviewing. With nearly three decades of dedicated experience, she has significantly impacted community mental health settings and K-12 schools, offering vital mental health and substance use education and treatment services. Presently, Kristin continues her transformative work by providing support to individuals and families in her San Francisco and Burlingame offices, as well as through telehealth. Her expertise extends to various complex conditions, including co-occurring mental health and substance use issues, trauma, and eating disorders. As a MINT Certified Trainer, Kristin is committed to training a diverse range of mental health and helping professionals in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, crisis interventions, and various cognitive-behavioral and behavioral therapy approaches. Her teaching philosophy is grounded in a strengths-based perspective that explores values and meaning-building for clients, supervisees, and clinicians alike. Additionally, she contributes to the academic community as an associate professor at the Wright Institute’s Counseling Psychology Program and as a dedicated lecturer at San Francisco State University. Kristin's recent book, "Harm Recovery Workbook for Addiction" (New Harbinger, 2024), is a testament to her dedication to advancing the field of mental health and addiction treatment, making her an inspirational figure in the realm of mental health and therapy.
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This program is intended for mental health professionals such as Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Addiction Counselors, & MFT’s. Psychologists are encouraged to verify if this specific course meets their board’s approval requirements.
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