Bridging Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care

Bridging Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care

Learn to strategically engage and strengthen and individual's executive functioning for positive behavior change despite past trauma.

By Casey Jackson

Date and time

Starts on Monday, September 22 · 9am PDT

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 days 2 hours

This is an Online Training Series composed of 3 meetings at the following dates and times:

September 22, 2025 - September 24, 2025 from 9:00am to 11:30am Pacific Time

Course Description:

Do you know someone who has experienced trauma and are wanting to help? Then our course on effective communication in relationship to Trauma will help!

This live streaming course will bridge the concepts of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care/Practice. The recognition of the impact trauma has on an individual and their behavior is at an all-time high. We see the impact of trauma in every aspect of care delivery in healthcare and behavioral healthcare. We will examine how MI can be used to empower individuals by strategically engaging and strengthening their executive functioning to progress towards positive behavior change and improved personal outcomes.


You will learn how to/Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize what leads to trauma and trauma’s impact on the brain and how Motivational Interviewing impacts these changes
  • Recognize and describe the stages of change and readiness for change
  • Identify how “Equipoise” affects the Motivational Interviewing process
  • Begin to distinguish the 4 types of talk you hear in behavior change conversations


Included in this course:

  • Over 7 hours of online training
  • Worksheets and handouts to practice with
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Continuing Education credits (see below)


BONUS: Access to our MI+ Monthly Membership for one year (Value: $100) OR one coding/coaching session (Value: $250)

NOTE: Our monthly membership provides training and support through our online community. Join live monthly calls (training and Q&A) and take advantage of our extensive Motivational Interviewing library filled with skill-building worksheets, video courses, and more.

An evaluation is included with your handouts for the course; please complete and return to IFIOC. Once the completed evaluation is returned a Certificate of Completion will be sent out via your registered email address within 5 business days.

Reserve your spot!

Next Course progression: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing & Trauma Informed practice course Agenda

Instructions for addressing grievances

Requirements to receive Continuing Education Certificate link

This training is designed for social workers and behavioral health professionals. IFIOC #1485 is approved as a provider for work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. IFIOC maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers participating in this training will receive 10 continuing education clock hours. Professionals should contact their individual regulatory board to review current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. ASWB Approval Period: 05/30/2024 to 05/30/2027.


Learn more about our trainers Casey and John by checking out their bios!

Total Class cost: $497 + $31.89 (Eventbrite booking fees)

Accessibility Accommodations: Please reach out to jan.grothe@ifioc.com

System Requirements: This course is run through the platform Zoom, a link will be provided once registered. No need to download anything.

Refunds/Cancellations: Please reach out to jan.grothe@ifioc.com

Registration Deadline: The day the course begins!

Additional questions: Reach out to jan.grothe@ifioc.com

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Casey's trainings are not your average behavior change courses. Students will come away changed, and empowered with a formidable Motivational Interviewing skillset. As a passionate and inspiring speaker, Casey works to embody the sprit of Motivational Interviewing.

$497