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There are enough COVID-19 vaccines for everyone in the United States, but some people aren't quite sure yet if they are ready to get one. Dr. Emily Kline taught how to use skills from an evidence-based approach called motivational interviewing to have more successful conversations about COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Emily Kline is a psychologist, an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and the Director of Psychological Services for the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis program at Boston Medical Center. She has created a brief curriculum that teaches core motivational interviewing concepts to non-professionals facing difficult conversations with their loved ones.

Behavioral health practitioners and organizations are often required to determine whether a particular intervention meets the needs of their clients, staff, and/or funders. The Best and Promising Practice (BPP) Fact Sheet Library, developed by the MHTTC Network, is designed to provide the mental health workforce with information about a wide array of evidence-based and promising approaches. Each fact sheet in the library summarizes a specific behavioral health practice, its evidence base, and steps for successful implementation.  In this sheet, we provide an overview of the principles and practice of Motivational Interviewing.

This interactive webinar discussed how to facilitate hope and develop skills that will facilitate the recovery journey of Hispanic/Latinx people with Lived Experience by using motivational interviewing principles.

This interactive webinar discussed how to facilitate hope and develop skills that will facilitate the recovery journey of Hispanic/Latinx people with Lived Experience by using motivational interviewing principles.

This interactive webinar discussed how to facilitate hope and develop skills that will facilitate the recovery journey of Hispanic/Latinx people with Lived Experience by using motivational interviewing principles.

This module builds on the OARS skills by focusing on complex reflections and summaries. There is also time devoted to practicing putting all of the OARS skills together. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Differentiate between types of complex reflections Use complex reflections in a "real" play Describe various types of summaries Demonstrate the use of the combined OARS skills Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

This module provides an introduction to Motivational Interviewing. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Define Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its use in behavioral health services Identify the intersection of MI and professional values Describe the role of providers in facilitating change - including examining your own communication styles Recognize the righting reflex and its unintended impacts Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series. 

This session will focus on the spirit of motivational interviewing. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Describe the four elements that make up the spirit of MI Explore how each of the four elements contributes to positive behavior change Reflect on your own individual change process Convey the spirit of MI in your work as behavioral health practitioners Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

This session discusses the structure of motivational interviewing and the processes and methods it uses. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Define the four processes of motivational interviewing Differentiate between sustain talk and change talk Practice assessing motivation for change using DARN-CAT Develop strategies for moting from change talk to plannin Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

This module covers the basic interaction techniques and skills used in motivational interviewing. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Identify the difference between open and closed-ended questions Use open-ended questions to help elicit change talk from the person making the change Generate behaviorally specific affirmations Practice using simple reflections Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

This module focuses on bringing together everything discussed so far and connecting motivational interviewing to the continuum of change that people often experience. By the end of this module, participants will be able to: Identify the elements of the continuum of change Describe the connection between the continuum of change and motivational interviewing Demonstrate how to best support someone in the change process based on place in the continuum Synthesize the spirit, processes, and skills of motivational interviewing Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

Developed by the Northeast & Caribbean Mental Health Technology Transfer center, this Motivational Interviewing: A Training of Trainers manual is designed to prepare those knowledgeable in MI to deliver motivational interviewing instruction to their peers. The motivational interviewing training is comprised of six modules designed for delivery in 60-minute in-service sessions. The trainer manual contains guidance for preparing individuals to be effective trainers, PowerPoint slides with detailed presenter notes, and activities, worksheets, and other resources referenced within the modules. Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

Motivational Interviewing DARN Ruler Below, you will find links to the remaining modules and resources for the Motivational Interviewing Training Series.

The 2020 Southwest First Episode Psychosis Conference took place virtually on August 3rd through the 5th. In this session, Dr. Aaron Brinen, Assistant Professor Psychiatry at Drexel College of Medicine, discusses the obstacle that negative symptoms can pose to recovery for individuals with psychosis. Dr. Brinen shares innovative strategies to overcoming challenges of motivation and connection. Download the session slides.

In this newsletter, we reflect upon our second year and our response to the COVID-19 pandemic while planning for our third year of operations. We continue to focus upon inequities and disparities in health and behavioral health issues and in access to effective healthcare and in this issue we share our upcoming events as well as resources related to Black mental health and prevention.

On July 1st, Ken Kraybill, MSW, Senior Trainer at C4 Innovations, led an online event that covered the following topic: As agency leaders, directors, and supervisors, how do we stay grounded and focused during these turbulent times? How do we bring forth our humanity and strengths to support employees? What challenges/learning opportunities are staff experiencing? What do they need? How do we listen and respond well? Join us in identifying principles and practices to help staff adapt and thrive in this extraordinary period of our lives.   To access a copy of the presentation, click here. 

This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the peer support services available in Florida, including how to become certified within the state.

This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the peer support services that are available in the state of Georgia, including the history of peers and the certification process for peers in the state.

This flyer provides an overview of Mid-America MHTTC services in the field of serious mental illness.

On July 17th, we held our fifth and final Evidence-Based Practices (EBP) Series webinar on "Motivational Interviewing to Support Recovery." Ken Kraybill provided an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how to tailor it towards those in recovery.