Using Motivational Interviewing In Corrections

Course Description: Motivational Interviewing for People in Custody and Returning Citizens This course provides an in-depth understanding of how to use a Motivational Interviewing (MI) style to enhance motivation among people in custody and returning citizens. Participants will learn how to effectively engage individuals in the process of making positive changes in their thoughts, behaviors, and lifestyles. The course covers the principles and techniques of MI, emphasizing the development of skills necessary to foster intrinsic motivation and support sustainable change. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the Principles of Motivational Interviewing: Describe the core principles and spirit of MI, including empathy, collaboration, and evocation. 2. Apply MI Techniques: Demonstrate the use of MI techniques such as open-ended questions, reflective listening, affirmations, and summarizing to engage and motivate individuals. 3. Enhance Intrinsic Motivation: Identify strategies to help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence, thereby enhancing their intrinsic motivation to change. 4. Support Positive Behavior Change: Develop skills to support individuals in setting and achieving goals related to positive behavior changes. 5. Tailor MI Approaches: Adapt MI approaches to meet the unique needs and circumstances of people in custody and returning citizens. 6. Build Therapeutic Alliances: Establish and maintain strong therapeutic alliances to facilitate the change process. 7. Integrate MI with Other Interventions: Combine MI with other evidence-based interventions to enhance overall effectiveness in promoting positive change. This course is designed for correctional professionals, counselors, social workers, and other practitioners working with individuals in custody and those reentering the community. Reference list: OpenAI. (2024, May 21). Reference and Citation for Chat GPT. Retrieved from https://www.openai.com