I’m Not Going to Change! Utilizing Motivational Interviewing When Working with Resistant and Oppositional Youth

This workshop is designed for professional and paraprofessionals working with resistant and oppositional youth. The goal of this workshop is to teach helping professionals Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques in order to assist youth in resolving ambivalence in making changes in their lives. It is a directive, non-confrontational approach which explores the youth’s own motivation to change