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Motivational Interviewing classes & services
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$9,000
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing STC# 1036883097
Advanced Motivational Interviewing STC# 1036883103
This course consists of an 8-hour Introduction to Motivational Interviewing and an 8-hour Advanced Motivational Interviewing course. The duration of this training is 2 days and covers the principles of Spirit, OARS, DERS, Stages of Change, and the 4 Step Fundamental Process of Motivational Interviewing. This course includes a comprehensive practice of the advanced skills of responding to sustain talk, discord, and evoking change talk.
16 Hours/2Days/ 30 Students Maximum
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$4,500
STC# 10368-83103
The goal of this training is to increase fidelity and proficiency through skillful practice of the major components of MI and the introduction to coding.
8 Hours 30 Student Maximum
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STC# 1036886357Course Descriptions:
The Motivational Interviewing Training for Trainers (T4T) is a 5-day training consisting of 3 days of classroom instruction and 2 days of teach backs which will prepare staff to effectively deliver an end user MI curriculum to other staff. Michael Regan and Associates will provide 2 Master level trainers to teach the T4T MI training. The maximum number of T4T training participants is twelve staff.
This course is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to be able to facilitate an Introduction and Advanced level Motivational Interviewing course for corrections and probation personnel. The training covers effective strategies for MI training implementation and coordination, content ability, and the presentation skills needed to teach in an adult learning environment. The training will also give the opportunity to each participant to practice delivering the training via a live 2-day end-user session. During the training, Master Trainers from Michael Regan and Associates will rate each participant’s ability to deliver the training to fidelity. At the conclusion of the T4T training, training participants will be reviewed by the trainers on the student’s ability in delivering specific training content they have learned throughout the training, as well as the trainee’s knowledge of each of the core MI components.
T4T Selection Criteria
The requirements for participation in this training require staff to meet the following requirements:
Have completed a minimum of 16 hours of previous Motivational Interviewing training conducted by Michael Regan and Associates or other prior agency training.
Possess skill and comfort with public speaking, preferably with experience conducting training with adult learners.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of motivational interviewing and evidence-based strategies for correctional treatment.
Value the use of these correctional practices in their daily interactions with clients.
Express interest and enthusiasm in becoming a trainer.
T4T Participant Certification
Based upon training participation and training ratings from the 2-day end user training, student participants will be classified by Michael Regan and Associates into one of two categories: 1) Certified Lead Trainer, 2) Co-Trainer
After completing the training Certified Lead Trainers may begin training with their agency at once. If a participating student does not meet the minimum ability to be Certified as a Lead Trainer, Michael Regan and Associates may certify them as a Co-Trainer. The Co-Trainers should be given added practice delivering the material and practicing key concepts under the supervision of the Certified Lead Trainer during agency MI training until their ability and skill level increases.
To be a Certified as a Trainer or a Co-Trainer, MI T4T participants must:
1). Attend the entire T4T MI 5-day training (40hrs) (3-days in class instruction and 2 days delivering the live end-user training under the observation of Michael Regan and Associates Master Trainers.
2). Full participation in the 5-day training process is mandatory.
3). Receive an acceptable rating score from Michael Regan and Associates Master Trainers on their ability to effectively deliver the Motivational Interviewing training material.
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$4,500
STC# 1036883097
The Introduction to Motivational Interviewing course is an 8-hour Introduction course and is recommended for staff who have not previously taken Motivational Interviewing. This curriculum teaches staff how to effectively work with involuntary clients using Motivational Interviewing in a probation or correctional setting. The curriculum also covers the following areas: Introduction to the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing (Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, Evocation), The Communication Skills of Motivational Interviewing (Open Ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summarizations), How to develop discrepancy, How to Evoke for Change Talk, and How to Support Self Efficacy (DERS) throughout each of the Stages of Change. This course also includes a comprehensive practice of the skills of responding to sustain talk, discord, and evoking change talk.
30 Students Maximum
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$600-$1200 per student
Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Tool (MITI) Coaching Services
Michael Regan and Associates will oversee and manage the fidelity and quality of staff engagements using an evidence based Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Tool (MITI) Our master trainers will evaluate each of your staff’s submitted audio taped motivational interviewing session using the MITI review coding form. Once the coding form has been completed by our master trainers, we will meet with your staff via Zoom to discuss the results of the evaluation and provide feedback for improving proficiency in their individual MI skills. A copy of the MITI evaluation form will be forwarded to the identified department head.
Single Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity Tool (MITI)
Coding and Coaching Services
$600.00 per Student includes (1) Audio taped coding session + (1) Zoom coaching feedback session with master trainer.
*Each member of staff will need access to a Digital Tape Recorder for uploading their taped session to Michael Regan and Associates. Digital recorders can be furnished by Michael Regan and Associates at an extra cost of $100.00 per student. A Digital Voice Recorder with file transfer capability to a computer is required.
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Coding and Coaching Services
$600.00 per Student includes (1) Audio taped coding session + (1) Zoom coaching feedback session with master trainer.
*Each member of staff will need access to a Digital Tape Recorder for uploading their taped session to Michael Regan and Associates. Digital recorders can be furnished by Michael Regan and Associates at an extra cost of $100.00 per student. A Digital Voice Recorder with file transfer capability to a computer is required.
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$1200.00 per Student includes (2) Audio taped coding sessions per year + (2) Zoom coaching feedback sessions with master trainer at 6-month intervals.
*Each member of staff will need access to a Digital Tape Recorder for uploading their taped session to Michael Regan and Associates. Digital recorders can be furnished by Michael Regan and Associates at an extra cost of $100.00 per student. A Digital Voice Recorder with file transfer capability to a computer is required.
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$2500
STC# 01825073
This course provides an annual review of the key Foundational components of Motivational Interviewing. This class is designed to be an annual refresher for staff who have already completed the 16-hour foundational class. This class will focus on reviewing the Spirit, ORAS, DERS, and Stage of Change.
4 Hour Class/ 17 student maximum
Evidence-Based Practices Courses
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$4,500
STC# 05615936
This course provides an overview of the Principles of Evidence Based Practices and discusses how to effectively apply Evidence Based Practices in your Probation or Correctional setting
8 Hours / 30 Students Maximum
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$4,500
Practices STC# 07664131
This course consists of an 8-hour curriculum which teaches Probation Officers and Corrections Officers how to recognize and work with various behavioral health disorders effectively in the field or in an institution, The course will cover various behavioral health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism spectrum disorder, which are characterized by a distressing or disabling impairment of an individual’s cognitive, emotional, or social functioning. This course will review evidence-based strategies on how to effectively recognize and work with individuals with behavioral health challenges and what are the most effective treatment methods and tools which should be utilized when working with behavioral health disorders in youth and adults.
8 Hours / 30 Students Maximum
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$4,500
STC# Pending
This course focuses on exposing to Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills designed to help Adolescents become more skillful at decision making and problem solving. Skills taught in this class include Core Mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Participants learn how to best support teens during high stress decision making moments.
8 Hours / 30 Students Maximum
Behavioral Health Courses
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$9,000
STC# PENDING
In the 1980s, Andrews and Keissling introduced Core Correctional Practices, commonly referred to as CCPs, as a way to increase the therapeutic potential of rehabilitation. Core Correctional Practices are approaches staff should utilize with participants. Research shows, if implemented properly, Core Correctional Practices can reduce recidivism by teaching participants how to engage in long-term prosocial behavior. This class is developed to instruct staff on these skills and their support of cognitive- behavioral programming. CCPs are relevant to direct care, security staff, and treatment staff. Specific topics addresses in training include: the principles of effective intervention, core correctional practices (relationships skills, effective use of reinforcement, effective use of disapproval, effective use of authority, prosocial modeling, cognitive restructuring, social skills training and problem-solving skills, principles of effective behavior management system, and implementation of CCP. Coaches and Trainers protocols have been developed to support both staff and agency sustainability of proficiency, quality, and ongoing implementation.
16 Hours/2 Day/ 30 Student Max
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$4,500
STC# 05615936
Effective Case Planning in Corrections is designed for staff responsible for developing and monitoring case plans to effect positive behavior change and reduce recidivism. Case planning is most effective when we consult the results of a standardized risk assessment. As such, assessment driven case planning provides an approach that customizes a rehabilitation plan rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment.
Michael Regan and Associates approach to teaching effective case planning is guided by 4 basic components:
1) Need/Problem areas of the individual should be done by reviewing the criminogenic needs assessment results. Focusing on criminogenic factors is most effective when we can address specific and general responsivity concerns of the individual.
2) Goals are looking at behavior or behavior change that we want to work on and should be long-term outcomes.
3) Interventions must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely.
4)Finally, Interventions are the steps that the officer/staff will take to support the individual in their objectives to reach their goals.
This class teaches staff how to provide the most effective plan for rehabilitating and changing behavior by incorporating/translating the 4 basic components of case planning into practice.
8 hours / 30 Student Maximum
Case Planning Courses
K9 Courses
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$4,500
STC# 01775810
Law Enforcement Officer’s Encounters with DOGS and other Animals are generating more and more media attention and the use of force against animals are being questioned. Proper training will both prepare officers for these encounters and reduce criticism when force has to be used. This class will provide officers with a better perceptive on Canine Encounters. The class will teach officers how to recognize canine aggression and interpret body language. Officers will learn defensive tactics and how to use less lethal techniques in controlling canine encounters.
8 Hours/ 30 Student Maximum
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$4,500
STC# PENDING
This course emphasized that professional mindset is a critical officer safety and wellness tool, directly impacting ethical decision-making, effective supervision, and career longevity within probation.
8 Hours / 30 Student Maximum
Field Officer Training
