Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Opioid & Substance Use Disorders or High Risk Use MAT Waiver Training Supplemental Course (Coursera)

Motivational Interviewing has been quite effective in not only treating these clients but many other clients with other chronic illnesses as well. This webinar will discuss Motivational Enhancement Techniques to assist clinicians in treating patients with opioid substance use disorders. The session includes a pre and post self-assessment and one recorded audio session. After completing all components, learners will be directed to complete an evaluation to receive credit.

What You Will Learn

- Discuss/apply basic principles of MI techniques: expressing empathy, developing discrepancies, rolling with resistance, & supporting self-efficacy

- Review styles & traps of using motivational enhancement techniques & how to recognize & avoid falling into common practitioner traps with patients.

- Explore and understand integration of these skills into primary care practices.

Syllabus

WEEK 1 - Motivational Enhancement Techniques: Working with Patients with Substance Use Disorders or High Risk Use

Motivational Interviewing has been quite effective in not only treating these clients but many other clients with other chronic illnesses as well. This webinar will discuss Motivational Enhancement Techniques to assist clinicians in treating patients with opioid substance use disorders.