Courses
One Day Courses
Contemporary Ethics and Legal Issues
SW 860–003 (non–credit)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
This workshop will review current ethical standards and legal responsibilities of mental health professionals. Ethics establish a fiduciary relationship between a mental health professional and the client, based on the special knowledge and expertise of the professional and the fact that trust is an essential part of the relationship. This workshop will examine some of these responsibilities through case examples and discussion. Topics of interest will include HIPAA, confidentiality, supervision and dual relationships.
Russell C. Gaede, PsyD, earned his doctorate in clinical psychology, a certificate in marriage and family therapy, and a master's degree in mental health counseling. His broad experience includes both residential and outpatient practice. He is the executive director of the Life Enhancement Center in Provo, Utah and serves on the state licensing board for Licensed Professional Counselors. Dr. Gaede teaches mental health courses at the University of Phoenix and behavioral science at Utah Valley State College and regularly presents on various mental health and marriage and family topics around the country.
Finding the Best Evidence
SW 860–004 (non–credit)
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
Location: Marriott Library room 1735
This course will introduce participants to concepts and procedures of "evidence-based practice." Content will include an overview of the rationale for and procedures of evidence-based practice in social work and related professions. Topics will include the formulation of questions, and the use of research databases and other sources to identify research evidence and to appraise it for scientific validity and applicability to their clients and agency. In addition, participants will learn to access evidence in the form of systematic reviews, such as those available through the Cochrane and Campbell Collaborations.
Joanne Yaffe, PhD, ACSW, is an associate professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work, where she has served on the faculty since 1987. She currently serves as chair of the research curriculum, and teaches research courses in both the master's and doctorate programs. She studies intervention research, evidence-based practice, internet applications in social work and social work education, and program evaluation. She is serving on the editorial board for the Campbell Collaboration.
CANCELLED Private Practice 101: Getting Started
SW 860–005 (non–credit)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
CANCELLED Social Work Informatics: A New Specialty?
SW 860–006 (non–credit)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
Arts in Caring: Expanding the Role of Art Therapy in Health Care Systems
SW 860–007 (non–credit)
Wednesday, June 4, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
New Medicare changes, increasing costs of healthcare, and health care reform dominate the national debate. Innovative solutions are needed to address the health issues of an aging population and the significant demand this will leave on the health care system over the next several decades. New studies demonstrate that artistic and creative expression improve health outcomes - including shorter recovery time, increased pain threshold, increased circulation, reduced anxiety, and improved mood.
This workshop will provide an overview of the arts in health care movement growing rapidly throughout the United States and abroad, to infuse art into every aspect of the health care system from architectural design of new hospital facilities to bedside harp playing for hospice patients, from mural art in children's cancer wards to dance classes for Parkinson's patients. The workshop will highlight specific research studies, model programs, and how to obtain funding for art programming and participants will leave with the tools they need to begin incorporating the arts into their health care systems to provide therapeutic art experiences for their client populations.
Shannon McQuade, MSW, CSW, LMT, is the social work director for Home Caregivers Home Health and director of the arts in Caring Council, dedicated to facilitating the incorporation of art and art therapy in all health care settings in Utah. Ms. McQuade has worked with various mediums including music, visual arts, performing arts, and craft work. In 2002, she earned her bachelor's degree in health administration from Weber State University followed by her master's in social work in 2004 from the University of Utah. As a program director for the American Cancer Society of Utah, Ms. McQuade participated in extensive strategic planning and community collaboration, in addition to developing programs to enhance the quality of life for patients and caregivers.
Co-Morbidities, Axis III, and Psychiatric Medications
SW 860–008 (non–credit)
Thursday, June 5, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
Participants will learn to work more effectively with the medical field by increasing understanding of medical conditions underlying mental illness, how psychotropic medications work, and why one medication is prescribed over another. Participants will practice differential diagnosis using case studies to more accurately diagnose mental disorders due to general medical conditions. The value of correct Axis III diagnosis can not be underestimated when it comes to successful treatment outcome. Individuals will learn to recognize high risk behaviors that can compromise client health such as sexual, criminal, abuse, and drug histories. Ideas for working with difficult clients who are resistant, drug seeking, or have somatic complaints will be presented. Participants will discover the role of preventative and alternative healthcare in affecting treatment outcomes, as well as gain a better understanding of how specialty practices in both the medical and mental health fields can be of use if clients are not progressing in therapy.
Instructors Andrea Morgan, MSW, and Paula Cook, MD will share ideas for increased communication and effectiveness between the medical and mental health field, enhancing client care and treatment outcome.
Paula Cook, MD, works as a resident in Family Medicine at St. Mark's Hospital and is particularly skilled in culturally sensitive practice. She was born and raised in Africa, and has advocated for, and worked with many disadvantaged populations. She is especially passionate about preventative health, psychiatry, and women's health.
Andrea Morgan, LCSW, has worked extensively with teens in a psychiatric, residential hospital. She also sees individuals and couples in a private practice setting. She is particularly interested in women's issues and has authored the book Celebrate the Girl: A Keepsake for a Girl's First Period.
CANCELLED Resiliency Based Multi Dimensional Therapy
SW 860–009 (non–credit)
Thursday, June 5, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
Shame and Trauma: An Effective Treatment Approach for Individuals and Couples
SW 860–010 (non–credit)
Thursday, June 5, 2008 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
7.5 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
This workshop will explore the meaning of trauma, its link to shame, and how clients can benefit from effective methods to deal the underlying issues. Participants will learn about the etiology and risk factors for trauma reenactment in adolescents and adults. Clients often feel trapped and do not understand the trauma and shame that creates their psychological disorders. Those attending will gain greater appreciation of the relationship of shame-trauma to addictive behaviors, trauma reengagement in marital relationships, and inter generational patterns. Assessment and intervention best practices will be presented with video applications, case studies and group discussion. This workshop is especially important for clinicians who desire added evidenced-based approaches to help clients deal with unconscious affect, problematic thinking and unproductive behaviors.
H. Gray Otis, PhD, CCMHC, LPC, is the counseling program director at Webster University, Salt Lake City campus, and the program director of FDC Counseling. He specializes in the treatment of trauma and is a researcher and presenter on behavioral health issues. He is the author of Developmental Testing and Validation, The Emotional Competence Assessment, and Bridging the Research-Practice Gap, Using Applied Inquiries to Promote Client Advocacy. Dr. Otis is a board member of the Utah Mental Health Counselors Association and writes a monthly column for the American Mental Health Counselors Association. He is recognized for promoting resiliency and inter-personal effectiveness. His Affect-Cognition Model of Interaction helps clinicians recognize how trauma and the resulting emotionally-based cognition impacts mental functioning.
Multi-day Morning Courses
Becoming a Love and Logic Parent
SW 860–011 (non–credit)
SW 5860–011, 6860-011 (1 credit)
Monday, June 9 - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
11.25 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
This course, developed by the Cline/Fay Institute, was designed to help parents find specific answers and actions for some of those difficult moments in child rearing. These simple techniques are effective with all children, from toddlers to teens. The Cline/Fay approach is made up of four basic concepts, which when used consistently, produces happy, responsible children.
- If you are a parent who is running out of answers and out of breath trying to communicate with your children,
- If you are a line staff trying to assist parents with parenting issues,
- If you are a therapist teaching parenting skills or looking for a superior parenting program to teach your clients,
- Or are you one of the many professionals and non-professionals who attempt to improve the lives of parents and children in our community . . . this parent training program is for you!
Michelle C. Wilcox, LCSW, LSAC, is currently a mental health and substance abuse therapist in private practice. From 1996 to 2004, she was the director of Youth Support Systems, an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adolescents and their families in Salt Lake County. While providing treatment to adolescents and their families from 1993 to 2005, Ms. Wilcox facilitated Love and Logic Parenting with parents of substance abusing adolescents with great success. In addition, she facilitated Love and Logic at Youth Services with parents of youth receiving substance abuse prevention services. Ms. Wilcox has also had other opportunities to teach parents of young children and elementary school in the community. As a Certified Love and Logic instructor, Ms. Wilcox has also given several presentations on Love and Logic in many settings such as the University of Utah, elementary school, churches, and private homes. She has been trained personally by Jim Fay and Foster Cline, MD in Denver on at least two occasions. Lastly, Ms. Wilcox is a mother of two boys, 10 and 7, who receive regular doses of Love and Logic. She continues to utilize Love and Logic as part of her therapeutic style and frequently recommends the tools and materials to clients and students wherever she goes.
Advanced Techniques for Counseling Couples Across the Lifespan
SW 860–012 (non–credit)
SW 5860–012, 6860-012 (2 credits)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
Although the literature suggests that couple work is often an efficient and effective helping method, most graduate counseling programs offer only beginning level courses on this subject. In this class, participants will review state-of-the-art methods of couple counseling across the life span. Target populations include dating and premarital issues, the stages of marriage, nontraditional couples, divorce and remarriage, and counseling aging couples. Both traditional and emerging methods will be presented with didactic and experiential learning opportunities offered.
David Derezotes, PhD, LCSW, is a professor at the College of Social Work at the University of Utah and chair of the practice and mental health committees. He teaches the capstone class in the University of Utah's Peace and Dialogue Studies Program and is clinical supervisor at the Indian Walk In Center. Dr. Derezotes is also vice president of the Board of Chamade, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering dialogue and bridging divides in Utah. He does consultations and maintains a private practice.
Differential Diagnosis of Severe and Persistent Mental Disorders
SW 860–013 (non–credit)
SW 5860–013, 6860-013 (2 credits)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
Differential diagnosis can be extremely difficult at times. A client's diagnosis is frequently modified as more information is obtained in the course of treatment. Determining the most accurate diagnosis can be a challenge. This course will cover differential diagnosis of personality, mood, psychotic and selected anxiety disorders as they relate to differential and dual diagnoses.
Cathie Delewski, DSW, LCSW, is a crisis/trauma social worker at University of Utah Hospital Emergency Department. She has over 25 years of experience working with individuals with psychiatric disorders in a variety of clinical settings. She has taught DSM classes for the past 16 years. Dr. Delewski is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work. She is a former assistant professor there and at the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Social Work.
Positive Psychology: A primer for Obtained Positive Treatment Outcome
SW 860–014 (non–credit)
SW 5860–014, 6860-014 (2 credits)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
This workshop will give an introduction and history of positive psychology. Participants will learn how to foster positive emotions, positive traits, and positive institutions within their clients. Participants will enjoy a rich, dynamic and interactive experience, learning how to write treatment plans from a positive psychology perspective and how to use various measurements of well-being that are available. Topics to be learned include:
- Positive psychology in clinical practice
- Forgiveness as a therapeutic tool, and the
- 3-Person model of therapy
Russell C. Gaede, PsyD, earned his doctorate in clinical psychology, a certificate in marriage and family therapy, and a master's degree in mental health counseling. His broad experience includes both residential and outpatient practice. He is the executive director of the Life Enhancement Center in Provo, Utah and serves on the state licensing board for Licensed Professional Counselors. Dr. Gaede teaches mental health courses at the University of Phoenix and behavioral science at Utah Valley State College and regularly presents on various mental health and marriage and family topics around the country.
Secret Pain, Bleeding Shame: Adolescents Who Self Injure
SW 860–015 (non–credit)
SW 5860–015, 6860-015 (2 credits)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
This workshop will explore the correlates of adolescent self-injury and suicide, assessment and diagnostic best practices, and treatment considerations that regulate negative mood states and modify self-destructive cognitive schemas. Participants will enjoy a rich dynamic and interactive experience-analyzing case studies, applying video scenarios, and exploring theoretical discussion regarding self-injury and suicidal behaviors.
Jason King, LPC, CCMHC, has extensive experience in counseling adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders involved in foster care, outpatient settings, and the correctional system. He has doctoral education in child and adolescent counseling from Capella University and is lead counseling faculty for the University of Phoenix, Utah campus, College of Health and Human Services. He teaches master's level courses in adolescent development and adolescent counseling. Professor King's expertise with adolescents is evident in his clinical supervision of counseling interns at youth residential treatment centers and juvenile justice centers.
Multi-day Afternoon Courses
Advanced Adolescent Counseling
SW 860–016 (non–credit)
SW 5860–016, 6860-016 (2 credits)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
This workshop is for mental health professionals who want to advance their clinical counseling skills for the treatment of adolescents. Material covered includes the full spectrum of DSM-based adolescent disorders; the critical stages, domains, and milestones of adolescent development; motivational strategies for counseling defiant adolescents; gender specific assessment and evidence-based treatment planning; individual, group, family, and psycho pharmacological interventions; and ethical and cultural implications in the context of applied case studies and video scenarios.
Jason King, LPC, CCMHC, has extensive experience in counseling adolescents with emotional and behavioral disorders involved in foster care, outpatient settings, and the correctional system. He has doctoral education in child and adolescent counseling from Capella University and is lead counseling faculty for the University of Phoenix, Utah campus, College of Health and Human Services. He teaches master's level courses in adolescent development and adolescent counseling. Professor King's expertise with adolescents is evident in his clinical supervision of counseling interns at youth residential treatment centers and juvenile justice centers.
Drugs A to Z and Hep C Too
SW 860–017 (non–credit)
SW 5860–017, 6860-017 (2 credits)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
The use of chemicals to change moods, ease pain, or provide individuals with a sense of transcendence is nothing new. Throughout recorded history, nearly every culture has searched for and discovered ways to alter consciousness through the use of psychoactive substances. This course will focus on the primary substances that our culture considers to be the drugs of abuse. These include alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates and opioids, sedative-hypnotics, psychedelics, and club drugs. Participants will examine the history and pharmacology of these substances, and will discuss issues around treatment and prevention.
Why should social workers and psychologists be interested in Hepatitis C (HCV)? Many clients have HCV and more are at risk. Participants will be provided with the information and skills needed to provide comprehensive treatment for clients, including how to educate clients to prevent infection or spread of HCV, assess clients' risk factors, refer clients for appropriate testing, and support clients through HCV treatment if necessary.
Finally, the instructors will facilitate discussion about the benefits and realities of needle exchange and drug abuse controls, the role of sex workers and their clients in the prevention of HCV infection.
Chris Stock, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. Dr. Stock is also a clinical associate professor at the College of Pharmacy and an adjunct faculty member in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Training Program at the College of Social Work, University of Utah. Dr. Stock serves as the primary treatment provider in the outpatient alcohol and drug detoxification clinic at the VA Hospital. In this capacity he conducts risk assessments, offers HCV testing and provides education and counseling for substance abusing clients and their support network. He is principal investigator of research studies in alcohol and drug detoxification and cocaine and methamphetamine addiction.
Sabine K. Weil, LPC, is the clinical director for First Step House, a continuum of care substance abuse treatment center in Salt Lake City. She received her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Arizona, and her master's degree in counseling from the University of Phoenix. Ms. Weil is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Utah College of Social Work Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Training Program and at the University of Phoenix College of Health and Human Services.
Integrating Traditional and Non-Traditional Approaches in Psychotherapy
SW 860–018 (non–credit)
SW 5860–018, 6860-018 (2 credist)
Monday, June 9 - Friday, June 13, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
18.75 NASW/18.5 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
Energetic approaches to healing, growth, and balance can be valuable for a variety of clients. In this workshop, the instructor will share how shamanic practice in the Inca tradition, bioenergetics, and other nontraditional approaches can be used to complement and enhance the process of psychotherapy. She will draw on the work of Alberto Villoldo, Richard Olney, Mary and Bob Goulding, and Rachel Naomi Remen as participants explore ways to reclaim their own authentic power, as well as to learn how to assist clients in accessing theirs.
Naomi Silverstone, DSW, LCSW, is a research associate professor in the Social Research Institute of the College of Social Work, University of Utah. She also maintains an integrative practice in Salt Lake City.
International Social Work in a West African Context: Similarities in Issues between Ghana and the U.S.
SW 860–019 (non–credit)
SW 5860–019, 6860-019 (1 credit)
Wednesday, June 11 - Friday, June 13, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11.25 NASW/11.0 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
This class offers a rare opportunity to learn from and interact with faculty from Ghana, Africa and the College of Social Work faculty engaged in international work abroad and in Utah. Each day of the workshop will feature different topics and faculties. On Wednesday the topic will be the impact of domestic violence, mental health, and substance abuse, a cross-cultural consideration with Dr. Moises Prospero, Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, and Peter Dwumah. In Thursday's workshop participants will explore the interconnections between faith and social work and its impact on practice and program implementation with Reverend Doctor Festus Y. Asuamah and Scott R. Sorensen. On Friday participants will examine cultural practices that effect women's health with Dr. Francess Maame Dufie Azumah, Harriet Takyi, and Dr. Caren J. Frost.
Wednesday Workshop
Moises Prospero, PhD, joined the College of Social Work at the University of Utah as an assistant professor in 2006 after earning his PhD in social work from the University of Houston. He has worked in a variety of social service agencies that provided mental health, substance abuse, and adoption services.
Kwadwo Ofori-Dua, MA, holds a master's degree in sociology from the University in Legon, Ghana. His areas of teaching and research expertise are in human resource management, urban studies, and industrial concerns. He is a lecturer at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ghana.
Peter Dwumah, MA, a lecturer at KNUST in Kumasi, Ghana, has a master's degree in developmental studies. He obtained his degree from Camtab in the United Kingdom, and specialized in issues relating to social development and education.
Thursday Workshop
Reverend Doctor Festus Y. Asuamah, MA, has a master's in education in divinity and ministry. As a lecturer at KNUST, his areas of expertise are criminology, social studies, religion, and education. He is a minister in the Anglican Church in Ghana.
Scott R. Sorenson, MSW, is an associate professor/lecturer with the University of Utah College of Social Work, and coordinates the distance education MSW program. After working in public and private mental health and child welfare agencies, he joined the faculty in 1995. He is also serving on boards focusing on child welfare issues on a local and national level.
Friday Workshop
Francess Maame Dufie Azumah, PhD, obtained her doctorate in gender data management from Hull University in the United Kingdom. She is a lecturer at KNUST with areas of specialization in gender issues and development, research methodology, and data management.
Harriet Takyi, MA, holds master's degrees in rural and urban studies, human resource management, and social psychology. While attending school in Boston, Ms. Takyi obtained a certificate in management and leadership. She is a lecturer at KNUST.
Caren J. Frost, PhD, MPH, is a research associate professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work. She serves as director of international social work education, chairs the MSW health domain, and serves as vice-chair of the University's Institutional Review Board. An anthropologist and public health professional by training, Dr. Frost conducts research on the psychosocial aspects of women's health and international social work.
PTSD and TBI: Invisible Wounds of Today's Soldiers
SW 860–020 (non–credit)
SW 5860–020, 6860-020 (1 credit)
Wednesday, June 11 - Friday, June 13, 2008 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
11.25 NASW/11.0 UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units; MSW elective credit approved.
Recent world events highlight the importance of learning about and treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Soldiers returning from Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) present with a variety of problems associated with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI).
This workshop will educate participants regarding the definition of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and diagnosis of mild brain injury and post-concussion syndrome, review common mechanisms of injury, severity, common sequelae of brain injury and mild traumatic brain injury, typical time course of recovery, recent war statistics as they relate to traumatic brain injury and poly trauma, understand commonly used treatment approaches in mild traumatic brain injury. This workshop will also introduce the DoD/VHA system of specialized TBI care, symptom overlap of mild TBI and common co-morbid psychological disorders.
Additionally, we will discuss the diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder including symptom clusters and classic presentations, types of traumas that can contribute to PTSD, vulnerabilities for the development of PTSD, empirically validated treatments of PTSD and compare and contrast normal adjustment to clinically significant PTSD. Another area presented will be Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and its definition, reasons why sexual trauma is higher in the military, trauma-related indicators of sexual trauma in men and women and identify common psychological problems related to sexual trauma, differences with MST regarding identification and treatment and treatment modalities for military sexual trauma. We will also review vicarious trauma (VT) issues for providers who work with clients with trauma by defining vicarious trauma, how VT affects clinicians, common counter-transference issues and preventative strategies (i.e., self-care).
Mary K. "Kitty" Roberts, PhD, is a psychologist who is currently works at the VA Salt Lake Health Care System and is on the PTSD Clinical Team. A University of North Texas graduate, she has worked with a variety of patients with PTSD (combat veterans, adults of childhood sexual abuse, and military sexual trauma). She assisted in the development and implementation of Military Sexual Trauma services within the PTSD Clinic at the VA. Her current responsibilities include group and individual therapy, and the use of a variety of TeleMH technologies to deliver PTSD services to veterans who live in remote areas. Her current patient population includes veterans with military sexual trauma and numerous combat traumas from a variety of conflicts. Her research interests include treatment efficacy regarding insomnia, military sexual trauma, and dual diagnosis treatments. She has faculty appointments as a clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Utah and in the Psychology Department at Westminster College.
Jennifer Romesser, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist at the Salt Lake City VA Health Care System. She works with the Poly Trauma Team and PTSD Clinical Team. On the Poly Trauma Clinical Team she provides neuropsychological evaluation for returning OEF/OIF soldiers and veterans who have screened positive for traumatic brain injury (TBI). She also provides psychotherapeutic services to soldiers and veterans (and their families) with TBI and poly trauma dealing with issues of adjustment to disability and loss of physical and cognitive functioning. Her current responsibilities on the PTSD Clinical Team include conducting neuropsychological evaluations with patients treated in the PTSD clinic with suspected cognitive impairment as well as providing assessments for military related PTSD with veterans of all eras. Research interests including traumatic brain injury, mild TBI and PTSD.
Thomas R. Mullin, PhD, is a staff psychologist at the VA Salt Lake Health Care System in the PTSD Clinic. His specialty area is with Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom veterans although he treats veterans from all eras. He also provides outreach to National Guard and Reserve service members who have completed deployments. He completed both his MS and PhD at the University of Utah Department of Counseling Psychology. He also completed an internship at the VA Salt Lake City Health Care system in a generalist training program with medical, inpatient, and outpatient psychology elements
Multi-day Morning Courses (cont.)
Motivational Interviewing
SW 860–021 (non–credit)
Monday, June 16 - Friday, June 20, 2008 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
18 NASW/UPA Endorsed Continuing Education Units
This workshop is designed for participants to learn the principles, philosophy, and skills of Motivational Interviewing, and review application of Motivational Interviewing in a variety of clinical settings..
Training will include:
- Rationale and background research
- The skills and techniques of Motivational Interviewing
- Review of counseling skills from a Motivational Interviewing perspective
- A structured menu of strategies for brief Motivational Interviewing intervention
- Videotape demonstrations of the application of Motivational Interviewing
- Application of Motivational Interviewing skills in a variety of settings
Participants who complete the workshop will be able to:
- Identify and apply the principles of Motivational Interviewing
- Avoid common traps which can interfere with or decrease client's motivation
- Identify and apply opening strategies which can enhance motivation
- Learn strategies for identifying and handling resistance
- Recognize and enhance client readiness to take action
- Help clients recognize and decrease ambivalence about changing
- Use Motivational Interviewing strategies to foster and maintain behavior change
- Learn about other methods of persuasive communication
Brad Lundahl, PhD, is an assistant professor in the University of Utah's College of Social Work. He earned a PhD in clinical psychology in 2004 from Northern Illinois University where his research focused on parenting, disruptive behavior disorders in children, and motivation. Since earning his MSW from the University of Utah in 1995, he has practiced working with families, individuals, and groups in agencies and in private practice. Dr. Lundahl is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. He has completed several trainings in Motivational Interviewing, including the Network of Trainers program where he learned from seasoned trainers including the founding father of Motivational Interviewing, Dr. William Miller. Dr. Lundahl has taught a semester-long course on Motivational Interviewing as well as training several agencies in Salt Lake County. In addition to teaching Motivational Interviewing and using it in his practice, Dr. Lundahl is beginning to research aspects of Motivational Interviewing.
