Course Code: REL-PSC-0-AOMICCP
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Name the stages included in the Stages of Change model and the role of motivation in influencing movement through each stage.
Recognize the elements that make up the spirit, principles, and skills of motivational interviewing.
Recall the differences between sustain and change talk and techniques to prompt people to engage in change talk.
Outline:
Section 1: The Process of Behavior Change
Stages of Change
The Role of Motivation in Behavior Change
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Motivational Interviewing
The Spirit, Principles, and Skills of MI
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Sustain and Change Talk
Listening for Sustain and Change Talk
Techniques to Prompt Change Talk
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
ReferencesWriter: Kimberly Cobb, MS
Mrs. Cobb is a Lead SME Writer/Trainer at Relias. Her primary writing responsibilities are in the content areas of public safety and behavioral health. Mrs. Cobb is also the onboarding trainer for new staff joining the Relias Content Department. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Correctional and Juvenile Justice Studies and a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She has over 25 years of experience working in criminal and juvenile justice. Her work includes direct service, research, publication development, and training and technical assistance development and delivery.
Subject Matter Expert: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Probation/Parole Officers; in the following settings: Adult Community Corrections.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.