Pre-Conference Institutes
Looking to take your skills to the next level? Pre-Conference Institutes are full-day (4-6 hours) training sessions that take place on Tuesday, June 9 at the Renaissance Hotel.
Arrive at the conference a day early to take part in one of two Pre-Conference Institutes. You’ll have the chance to go in-depth on a clinical skill or evidence-based approach and earn up to 5 additional CEUs.
Motivational Interviewing Basics: Building Skills for Effective Change Conversations
Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Erin M. Espinosa, PhD, is a Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) member since 2010 with over 15 years of experience delivering Motivational Interviewing (MI) training, coaching, and implementation support across juvenile justice, behavioral health, child welfare, and community-based systems. Erin’s session provides a foundational overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based approach widely used across youth services. Participants will be introduced to the core principles of MI, including partnership, evocation, and autonomy support, as well as essential communication skills such as open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries. This institute emphasizes practical application and skill development, helping participants recognize change talk, respond effectively to ambivalence, and avoid common conversational traps. This session is ideal for practitioners, supervisors, and leaders new to MI or seeking a refresher on the fundamentals
Presented by Erin Espinosa, Evident Change
Stay tuned for descriptions of additional sessions!
How to Register for a Pre-Conference Institute
Use the conference registration form to sign up for a Pre-Conference Institute only, or in addition to conference registration. Please note pricing below.
| Registration Type | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Conference Institutes | $100 (reduced rate as an add-on for conference registration) |
$135 (full price when registering standalone) |