Continuing Education Counseling Seminars at St. Edward's University

Upcoming Courses

Motivational Interviewing: The Art and Science of Behavior Change

Provides Level 1 certification training for this evidence-based interviewing/counseling style.
Instructor: Frances A. Cox, MEd, LPC & LCDC
Details: 14 Hours. To Be Scheduled in late June -- $375 includes all materials, breakfast and lunch both days.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a directive, client centered style of interviewing and counseling - a state-of-the-art, evidence-based counseling style for evoking intrinsic motivation for positive behavior change in brief encounters. Originally developed in the drug and alcohol field, MI is now being widely applied in a variety of settings including health care, criminal justice, mental health and coaching.

This intensive workshop will introduce participants to the theory, principles, and skills of MI. Participants will be guided through a sequence of learning activities to initiate a process for developing proficiency in MI. Included will be demonstrations, video examples, case studies, "real-plays", small group exercises, didactic presentation and participant practice with feedback. This workshop provides participants all skills and knowledge needed to continue "learning to learn MI" for proficiency.

Key knowledge acquired:
• Limits of persuasion and an "action oriented" paradigm
• History and research supporting MI
• The fundamental spirit and principles of MI
• Strengthen empathic counseling skills - OARS
• Understand, practice and experience the directive aspects of MI
• Learn the fundamental client language cues (change and sustain) talk that allow continued feedback and learning in practice

Instructor
Frances A. Cox, M.Ed., LPC & LCDC holds a Masters in counseling from UT- Austin has extensive experience in mental health, criminal justice, substance abuse, health care and wellness coaching. She has used MI for over 10 years and is member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) and MIST (Motivational Interviewing Supervisors Training)

Who Will Benefit from MI Training?
This workshop is appropriate for professionals who have no prior or minimal exposure to MI, those who work in mental health & substance abuse, criminal justice, health care and coaching; and anyone in the role of counseling clients/patients to make and sustain positive health behavior change (such as health educators, physicians, nurses, dietitians, personal trainers and those working in previously mentioned areas.)

PARTICIPANTS WHO COMPLETE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE FOR MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING - LEVEL 1

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Eidetic Imagery: The Power to Release Natural Healing

Introduces this field of consciousness that combines psychology, literature, art, education, religious studies and mythology
Instructor: Katy Swafford, PhD, founder and director of the Eidetic Institute of Austin and Counseling instructor at St. Edward's University
Details: 3 CEUs. -- $75
Learn about the field of Eidetic Imagery and what makes this method so effective in targeting the source of a problem and identifying the solution at the same time. Opening the mind through imagery has applications in Psychology, Business, the Arts and many other areas where past experience or personal history may cause limitations to happiness and success. Katy Swafford, PhD, director of the Eidetic Imagery Institute at Austin, will introduce this method, and provide experiential images to demonstrate how the method works. She will also provide information on further study and how to incorporate Eidetic Imagery in your practice.

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Ethics & Litigation: A Survival Guide

Offers expert guidance on testifying, handling subpoenas and facing lawsuits
Instructor: Deborah Henson, LCSW, JD, LLM, Clinical Social Worker and attorney at law
Details: 3 CEUs. -- $75
Want to increase your comfort level with legal issues that may affect your practice?
This seminar will help you develop valuable skills that are a must for mental health professionals in our increasingly litigious society. You'll explore ways to effectively handle common legal issues, such as dealing with a subpoena, being deposed, testifying at trial, and facing a professional malpractice lawsuit.

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