Motivational Interviewing with Older Adults

This training provides therapists with a comprehensive understanding of Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles and their application in working with older adults. Participants will explore the essence of MI, learn recommended scripts and tools, and gain insights into eliciting change talk to foster motivation and facilitate meaningful transformations in older adult clients.

Key Learning Objectives:

1. Understanding Motivational Interviewing Principles: Classify various components of motivational interviewing principles, including the spirit of MI, in the context of therapeutic practice with older adults.

2. Eliciting Change Talk: Explore strategies to effectively elicit change talk and enhance motivation for positive behavioral change in older adult clients.

3. Practical Application: Illustrate the implementation of motivational interviewing techniques through real-world case studies and recommended scripts, enhancing proficiency in MI practice.

Course admission requirements:

Minimum of a Master's Degree in a mental health or related field; or be a student in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field. In Low- and Middle-Income Countries, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field is required.

MEET THE PRESENTER

DIANE BIGLER, LCSW, LSCSW

Diane is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the fields of psychology, social work and mental health. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, for over 10 years. She obtained her master's degree in Social Work from KU in 2006, with clinical concentrations in Children & Families and Mental Health. Diane taught classes in the Clinical Master's program, which included: Clinical Social Work Practice, Loss and Grief, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Family Therapy, Advanced Standing Practice, and Mental Health & Psychopathology. Diane was also a practicum Field Instructor, Field Liaison and Community Education trainer for the School of Social Welfare. Diane has facilitated hundreds of trainings to mental health professionals, physicians and nurses, teachers, police officers, business personnel, and local City Council members. Diane enjoys the creativity that comes with envisioning and designing trainings, and aims to provide trainings that are informative, engaging and skill-building. She has customized and facilitated leadership and corporate trainings to EAP clients on wellness and business topics.