The current worldwide public health emergency has prompted many mental health providers to adapt to an online method of service delivery. In response to the changes demanded by COVID-19, this webinar will provide general guidance on the integration of Latinx cultural values and motivational interviewing principles via telehealth. Specifically, this webinar will focus on providing strategies for adapting motivational interviewing through a culturally affirming lens to enhance engagement and facilitate change.

Who should attend?This is a basic level workshop designed for psychologists, mental health counselors, social workers, graduate students, and other mental health professionals working with Latino populations.

About the presenter: 

Dr. Rojas Perez is a Global Mental Health Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine and Harvard School of Medicine – Massachusetts General Hospital. He received his PhD from the University of Missouri and completed his predoctoral internship at Yale School of Medicine. Dr. Rojas Perez has experience working with trauma-exposed immigrants and refugees. He provides culturally responsive care through the use of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. His research and clinical focus include the linguistic and cultural adaptation of evidence-based measures and treatments.

Please read the following before registering: 

• The National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center use GoToWebinar as our online event system. 

• Audio for the event is accessible via the internet. To receive audio, attendees must join the event by using computers equipped with speakers or dial in via telephone. 

• After registration, a confirmation email will be generated with instructions for joining the event. To avoid problems with log-in, please use the confirmation email to join the event.