During the months of May through December, 2009, we are offering
Motivational Interviewing training specifically for Minnesota
employment services professionals who work with Minnesota Family
Investment Program (MFIP) clients. This training is the result of a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Human Services and MCTC, with the goal of providing best practices training to Minnesota employment services professionals
who work with MFIP clients.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational
Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered and directive method to enhance
motivation to change. Developed in the addictions field, it has proven
effective in reducing substance abuse and related problems. For
additional information about MI, visit www.motivationalinterview.org.
Why should I be trained in Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational
Interviewing moves counselors and others interacting with MFIP clients away from aggressive or confrontational
approaches and towards bringing about change. MI training provides you
with an opportunity to practice the subtle balance between its
directive and client-centered approaches. Training will help you to:
- increase client engagement in treatment
- reinforce client self-motivation
- increase client success in family, treatment, and work goals
- contribute to better client outcomes overall
- understand the spirit of Motivational Interviewing
- improve work climate
- provide common language for peer-to-peer conversations
- improve implementation of the Employability Measure
MI training was developed specifically to meet the requirements for
continuing education for alcohol and drug counselors, social workers,
psychologists, marriage and family therapists, crisis counselors,
nursing and allied health professionals. This MI training is designed to help implement DHS's Employability Measure.
The Employability Measure
The
Employability Measure (EM) is a relatively quick and efficient measure
of the status of your MFIP participant in the following 11 areas of
life functioning: transportation, dependent care, education, housing,
social support, child behavior, financial, legal, safe living
environment, health, and workplace skills. Job counselors who have used
the measure confirm that it covers most major issues faced by MFIP
participants related to obtaining and retaining employment.
Registration information
Sessions fill quickly! Register early for the best choice of dates and locations. You must be registered to attend training.
REGISTER BY PHONE
Call 612.659.6500 to register during business hours.
(Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
REGISTER BY FAX
Complete our
registration form and fax to 612.659.6505.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation
letters will be sent for all registrations received at least one week
in advance. We cannot guarantee that your letter will reach you before
your class date. You are welcome to call us to confirm your
registration. Please note that attendance information will be shared with DHS.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
You
may cancel your registration or switch to another session no fewer than five business days prior to your training date. A $35 fee is charged for
cancellations/date changes or participant substitutions made fewer than five business days prior to training.
Important notes
- Class sessions meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., with check-in beginning at 7:30 a.m.
- Sessions are limited to 22 participants.
- Fees are charged at the lots/ramps at Minneapolis and St. Paul sites.
- Refreshments and lunches are not provided.
- In case of bad weather, check WCCO for closings at your training location.
- You must attend the entire program to be awarded your CEUs (continuing education units). Developed by the International Association for Continuing Education & Training, the accepted standard is that ten contact hours equals one CEU. This training is 1.4 CEUs.
Valued at $295,
this training is available at no cost to MFIP employment services
providers. If you're not certain if you qualify for this free training
opportunity, please contact Jill Hillebregt at
Jill.M.Hillebregt@state.mn.us.
Dates and locations scheduled for May through December 2009 can be found in the calendar below. Click on the location name for more details, including location address and map.
