Motivational Interviewing with Struggling Teens and Young Adults

OVERVIEW:

Utilizing ACT for Adolescents (DNA-V) and the BOLD Process this CEU will overview some of the reasons teens need therapy and provide practical techniques from Motivational Interviewing (MI) to partner through the resistance. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a non-judgmental and supportive approach that empowers struggling teenagers to take control of their lives and make positive changes.

The BOLD Process and Motivational Interviewing (MI) can help struggling teenagers:

• Identify their strengths and resources
• Develop realistic goals
• Increase their motivation to change
• Develop coping skills
• Improve their relationships with others

OBJECTIVES: As a result of attending this CEU, the participant will be able to:

• Frame adolescent emotional struggle using DNA-V (ACT for Adolescents),

• Describe the BOLD Process for change and have some practical tools to implement with the teens you work with,

• Discuss some specific Motivational Interviewing strategies applicable to overcoming adolescent resistance to therapy.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:This event is designed for case managers, social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors, teachers, and health care workers. The community is welcome to attend.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:This continuing education provider is approved 3.0 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors.

Jason Bohn is a GenX, postmodern, question everything person who happens to be blessed with parents who took in orphans, prayed for food, answered their callings & sacrificed so their children knew they were loved. That mix created an irreverent soul that has cared deeply for children, families and especially adolescents for over 30 years. Jason has a wonderful wife, Kori, who founded and runs the Renew Counseling Center in Olathe, a beautiful 14-year-old, Nora, twin boys (Grayson who is 9 and Jude who went to heaven way too early) & have adopted two foster siblings (9 & 7) Chandler and Milla into their home.

Jason has more than thirty-five years of experience working with and for children, youth and families catalyzing change at the individual, family, organizational and systems levels. With a Masters in clinical psychology, he has provided crisis management, intensive in-home therapy and wrap-around services for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Jason has 25+ years’ working or volunteering with youth and young adults through youth ministry and community programs. For the past 7 years he has developed and directed the Two Tents Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for adolescents struggling with anxiety/depression and served nearly 700 young people and their families. Recently, he has added a role with Mercy and Truth Healthcare Ministry to direct their integrated care services and add counseling services to both their locations. Soon he will be opening the Mercy and Truth Counseling Center at the Shawnee location to serve foster, adoptive and bio families with trauma informed care.

About Embark Behavioral Health

Embark Behavioral Health isa leading national network of treatment centers focused on providing mental health care to youth, adolescents, teens, and young adults. They offer a range of services, including residential treatment, outpatient programs, and virtual therapy, with a mission to reverse the trends of anxiety, depression, and suicide in young people. Embark emphasizes a family-centered approach and utilizes evidence-based methods with a focus on building trusting relationships and addressing mental health challenges.Key Aspects of Embark Behavioral Health:

• Nationwide Network:Embark operates a network of over 30 outpatient centers and inpatient programs across the United States.
• Comprehensive Care:They offer a full continuum of care, including residential treatment centers, outpatient programs, and virtual therapy options.
• Specialized Programs:Embark focuses on age-appropriate treatment for adolescents and young adults, addressing specific needs and challenges.
• Evidence-Based Approach:They utilize evidence-based methods, including the CASA Developmental Framework, which emphasizes Commitment, Acceptance, Security, and Attunement in therapeutic relationships.
• Family-Centered Treatment:Embark recognizes the importance of family involvement in the healing process and incorporates family therapy and support into their programs.
• Focus on Outcomes:They are committed to measuring and tracking treatment outcomes to ensure effectiveness and improvement.
• Mission and Values:Embark's mission is to reduce youth and teen anxiety and depression rates by fostering empathy, building trusting relationships, and providing high-quality care.
• Addressing the Youth Mental Health Crisis:Embark is actively working to address the youth mental health crisis in the U.S. by increasing awareness, providing resources, and improving access to care.

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• A Residential Treatment Center for Teens in Independence, MOWith over 25 years of experience, Embark offers compassionate and expert mental health programs for youth, adolescents, teens, and young adults.

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