Lunchtime Livestream CE Event – Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use in Older Adults
Date/Time
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Date: Tuesday, 10/15/24 Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. ET Location: LIVE STREAM Cost: Early Bird Registration: $14.99 Registration (After October 8th) $19.99 Credits: 1 CE Credit |
Presenters
Presented by:
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas. She has over 20 years of experience in the social services field. Diane has held positions as a therapist (in-home and outpatient), private practice owner, trainer/facilitator, clinical supervisor, and Professor of Social Work. She also has experience in corporate wellness training and coaching. Diane is most passionate about providing quality educational training to professionals. She enjoys spoiling her four Dachshunds and anything 80's related.
Motivational Interviewing for Substance Use in Older Adults
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ET: Registration / Networking
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. ET: Presentation – See event flyer for detailed agenda
1:00 p.m. ET: Closing/Evaluation
COST:
Early Bird Registration: $14.99
Registration $19.99 (After October 8th)
Registration FREE for CEs Plus U Bundle Members
Continuing Education Credits
Social Workers
ASWB ACE – 1 CE Credit
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work – 1 Contact Hour
Nurses
California Board of Registered Nursing – 1 Contact Hour
Case Managers
CCMC – 1 Contact Hour
Counselors
NBCC ACEP – 1 Contact Hour
New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners – 1 Contact Hour
Attendance or applied credit certificate available for other credentials.
Please make sure to check with your own state board to ensure the transferability of CE credits.
Overview:
Substance use in older adults is occurring at increased levels. This webinar will explore the fundamentals of substance use in older adults and effective Motivational Interviewing (MI) strategies to support these clients. We will review key indications, case study profiles, and discuss why MI is so effective in counseling clients with substance abuse. Learn about special considerations regarding substance use in older adults and the value of integrating the SBIRT model into clinical practice.
By Attending Our Workshop, You Will Be Able To:
- Explain key considerations of substance use in older adults.
- Identify at least three components of Motivational Interviewing skills for substance use.
- Describe why Motivational Interviewing is effective when working with clients with substance abuse.