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Motivational Interviewing Foundations & Current Practices
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversation style that supports change in a manner congruent with a person’s own values and concerns using collaborative, goal-orientated methods of communication. This introductory course covers the spirit, core skills and processes of MI, as well as the most current research of MI use and effective practice. Professionals from a wide array of helping roles such as education, dental care, addictions, healthcare, social services and counseling can benefit from learning MI. For those with some MI experience, this workshop provides updated information in this evolving practice.
Instructor: Heather Lynch
Friday, October 18 | 8:30am-4:30pm
$199
COCC Bend Campus
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Motivational Interviewing: Deepening Your Skills
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a continual learning process. Professionals with previous MI training or practice will continue developing skills in their role supporting individuals to make and sustain behavior changes. Social workers, physicians, nurses, health educators, care managers, dieticians, counselors, psychologists, life and health coaches, clergy, probation/corrections officers, personal trainers, school counselors, and educators will benefit by continuing to develop their MI skills and develop a personal learning plan and objectives for ongoing MI practice and growth.
Instructor: Heather Lynch
Friday, Nov. 15 | 8:30am-4:30pm
$199
COCC Bend Campus
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Brain-Based Planning
Gain new tools to organize your work and home to-dos using strategies that support your brain to visually track your activities and progress. Learn techniques to work efficiently, manage everyday stress, and complete tasks. Leave this 3-hour hands-on course with an easy-to-follow action plan.
Instructor: Mary Ellen Baker
Monday, October 28
9am-12pm
$139
COCC Bend Campus
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Discover Your Potential through StrengthsFinder
Our strengths directly correspond to what we love to do most and what we do best. When we have a deep understanding of our strengths we open doors of possibility, leading us to more fulfilling work. This highly interactive, fun and eye-opening workshop will give you an in-depth understanding of your own personal strengths and provide opportunities for you to collaborate with others with different strengths. Participants will complete the StrengthsFinder 2.0 assessment prior to this class.
Instructor: Joanne Mathews
Thursday, October 24 | 8:30-11:30am
$169
COCC Bend Campus
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