Motivational Interviewing (MI): An Advanced Skill for School Counselors
Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM–12:15 PM EDT
Ballroom B (150)
Presenter Name(s)
Robert E. Rice
Target Audience
Elementary
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
Middle
Secondary
Counselor Educator, Supervisor
Abstract
Working with students who self-harm, are disengaged or disruptive can be difficult for all school counselors. Additionally, SST meetings or conferences where counselors face resistant teachers and parents are also problematic. Motivational interviewing (MI) is an advanced skill that can aid school counselors with disaffected students and challenging or ambivalent adults by helping to clarify goals, establish and commit to interventions, and sustained follow-through. Motivational interviewing is a well-researched tool well-suited for professional school counselors.
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