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Take all 8 self-paced, interactive online trainings to prepare for the LCSW e*am. Contact MelindaAspire2BU@gmail.com for information about coaching & practice exams! Read more

This workshop will provide a very brief overview of basic Motivational Interviewing (MI) concepts of the MI Spirit, MI Tasks, and ROAS; then will provide opportunity for attendants to define their own participant scenario and address it with advanced MI approaches. The workshop is organized around the MI Tasks, & will likely include discussion re: Trauma Informed Care, resistance, discord, preparatory and mobilizing change talk, and how to plan with stressed/traumatized or mandated participants. *Previous MI training is strongly advised.* Certificate of Attendance provided for all… FREE CEs available upon request in the final evaluation for IN & WI. Other states are likely to approve CEs due to reciprocity. Dates: This is a 1-session course; February 24, 2025, 9am - 4pm CT/10am - 4pm ET Location: *Live, Virtual* Bundle with MI Foundations & Save: https://aspiretraining.learnupon.com/store/4465-motivational-interviewing-bundle-summer-2024-foundation-advanced-mi?is_bundle=1 Contact a Facilitator (below) to pay via check or for group rate. Facilitators: Melinda Marasch, LCSW & Marian Frick Rigsbee, LCSW, MAC Contact: Melinda: MelindaAspire2BU@gmail.com or (303) 378-8140 Marian: Marian@OrionCounselingAndConsulting.com or (317) 225-0380 Read more

This workshop will provide a very brief overview of basic Motivational Interviewing (MI) concepts of the MI Spirit, MI Tasks, and ROAS; then will provide opportunity for attendants to define their own participant scenario and address it with advanced MI approaches. The workshop is organized around the MI Tasks, & will likely include discussion re: Trauma Informed Care, resistance, discord, preparatory and mobilizing change talk, and how to plan with stressed/traumatized or mandated participants. *Previous MI training is strongly advised.* Join MI Foundations 4/23/25 & 4/30/25: https://aspiretraining.learnupon.com/store/4293512-motivational-interviewing-foundation-live-virtual-4-23-25-4-30-25-9am-4pm-ct Bundle with MI Foundations & Save: https://aspiretraining.learnupon.com/store/5388-motivational-interviewing-spring-2025-series?is_bundle=1 Certificate of Attendance provided for all… FREE CEs available upon request in the final evaluation for WI. Other states are likely to approve CEs due to reciprocity. Dates: This is a 2-session course; attend both sessions 9am - 12pm CT May 13, 2025 May 27, 2025 Location: *Live, Virtual* Contact Facilitator (below) to pay via check or for group rate. Facilitator: Melinda Marasch, LCSW MelindaAspire2BU@gmail.com or (303) 378-8140 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

5/15/24 & 5/29/24, 12:30 - 3:30pm MDT 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