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This workshop will provide a very brief overview of basic Motivational Interviewing (MI) concepts of the MI Spirit, MI Process, and ROAS; then will provide opportunity for attendants to define their own participant scenario and address it with advanced MI approaches. Topics will likely include Trauma Informed Care, resistance, discord, preparatory and mobilizing change talk, and how to plan with stressed/traumatized or mandated participants. Dates: This is a 2-session course; 10am – 1pm CT (attend both) 7/30/24 8/20/24 Location: *Live, Virtual* Bundle with MI Foundations & Save: https://aspiretraining.learnupon.com/store/3499466-motivational-interviewing-foundation-live-virtual-2-13-24-3-5-24-12-hours Presented by: Melinda Marasch, LCSW Contact: MelindaAspire2BU@gmail.com or (303) 378-8140 for more information Read more

Bundle with the Therapeutic Communication course to get .1 CEU Credit (1 hour) & save $10! Social workers deal with many challenging situations including client struggles with mental health and substance abuse.  This workshop teaches the learner how to deal effectively with difficult situations involving clients. At the end of the workshop learners will be able to: (1) Identify the facts about escalation, (2) Manage the verbal escalation continuum, and (3) Identify therapeutic strategies in dealing with difficult situations. This course is eligible for .05 CEU Credit (.5 hour) through UW-Green Bay. See the Communication & De-Escalation bundle for .1 CEU Credit (1 hour) & save $10! A CEU Certificate will be automatically generated when you have successfully completed the course. Read more

Bundle with the Service Plans course to get .1 CEU Credit (1 hour) & save $10! Learn how to apply harm reduction approaches to client-centered care with those in your care. Understanding the importance of the journey is extremely important. This course is eligible for .05 CEU Credit (.5 hour) through UW-Green Bay. See the Harm Reduction & Service Plans bundle for 1 CEU Credit (1 hour) & save $10! A CEU Certificate will be automatically generated when you have successfully completed the course. Read more

Sometimes it is difficult being human in human services. This workshop looks at boundaries and gives the learner basic self-care skills in direct care work.   This course is eligible for .1 CEU Credits (1 hour) through UW-Green Bay. A CEU Certificate will be automatically generated when you have successfully completed the course.   Read more

Receive weekly emails from Aspire re: MI approaches that will enrich the care you provide to participants. Topics include... MI Spirit MI Process Guiding MI Spirit: Skills Sustain & Change Talk What, When? MI is... Read more

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach for therapists and non-therapist direct care staff. Learn practical application of foundational MI concepts and approaches that you can implement immediately. These approaches assist in efficiently and effectively developing rapport, meeting the participant where they are, and supporting mandated and voluntary participants toward behavior change. Dates: This is a 4-session course; 10am – 1pm CT (attend all 4) 6/11/24 6/18/24 6/25/24 7/2/24 Location: *Live, Virtual*   Bundle with the Advanced MI Course & Save: https://aspiretraining.learnupon.com/store/4465-motivational-interviewing-series-spring-2024-foundation-advanced-mi?is_bundle=1 Presented by: Melinda Marasch, LCSW Contact: MelindaAspire2BU@gmail.com or (303) 378-8140 for more information Read more