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December 6-7, 2008: Motivational Interviewing Training in NYC
Dr. Jonathan Fader will be conducting a two-day intensive training in
Motivational Interviewing (MI) in the Union Square area of New York City.

Who?
This Motivational Interviewing training is appropriate for professionals/professionals-in-training who have had no prior or some exposure to motivational interviewing techniques. People whose work involves helping clients achieve behavior change, ( i.e. Psychologists, Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Physicians, Case Workers, Outreach Workers, Dieticians, Therapists, Clergy, Personal trainers, probation/parole officers etc.) will benefit most from this intensive Motivational Interviewing training.

What?
During the Motivational Interviewing training we will review all you need to know about the theory and principles of Motivational Interviewing. Following this, through the use of presentations, videos and demonstrations, the trainer will guide participants in learning the technique, style and spirit of Motivational Interviewing.

All participants in the Motivational Interviewing training will have ample opportunity to practice Motivational Interviewing with the support of the trainer, using "role-play", "real play" and the help of a standardized patient (an actor trained to play a client who will give participants feedback on the practice interviews).

When?
Saturday December 6, 2008- 9am-4:30pm
Sunday December 7, 2008- 9am-4:30pm

There will be an hour lunch break each day with a catered lunch included. In addition, we will take several 10 minute breaks during the motivational interviewing training.

How and Where?
The Motivational Interviewing training will be held in the Union Square area (Broadway and 12th Street in Manhattan). Convenient to all public transportation and home to the vibrant Farmers Market, Union Square is the gateway to the West and East Village. If you are visiting New York for the Motivational Interviewing training, you will enjoy exploring one of the epicenters of New York City's commercial and cultural scenes.

The cost of the Motivational Interviewing training is $525. There is a special full-time student rate of $325. If you are interested in learning more about the Motivational Interviewing training please contact Dr. Fader.