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Virtual Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Informed Care


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Topic Areas:
Motivational Interviewing |  Trauma-Informed Care
Categories:
MDHHS Approval Required |  Virtual Training
Presenter:
Dr. Michelle Drapkin, PhD, ABPP, A-CBT
Duration:
2 days
License:
Never Expires.

Dates
Schedule at a glance



Description

Training Description:

Already experienced trauma training isn’t enough—take your skills further with this advanced two-day workshop! Designed for practitioners with foundational knowledge of Motivational Interviewing and trauma-informed care, this interactive course hones specialized MI techniques for trauma-responsive settings. Deepen your ability to foster safety, trust, and lasting engagement through reflective listening, strengths-based dialogue, and strategies tailored for trauma-impacted clients. Walk away ready to sustain meaningful change, even in systems with limited oversight or support. Elevate your practice with proven methods for building resilient, empowered therapeutic relationships.

Who Should Attend?  

This event is sponsored by the Adult Mental Health Block Grant and is intended for persons who serve adults only with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or co-occurring disorders (does not include serving parents of children/adolescents who are the primary recipients in the CMHSP system and/or the primary funding is SUD) through the mental health provider public behavioral health network (CMHSPs, PIHPs, and/or their contract agencies) in the state of Michigan. Individuals registering for this grant-based event will be reviewed by MDHHS for approval to attend and may be contacted for more information and/or cancellation of registration if not within the parameters of the grant-specified audience.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, through the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, has provided funding for this initiative through the Federal Community Mental Health Block Grant.


Agenda:

Day 1: Strengthening MI in Trauma-Informed Practice

8:30 – 9 a.m.

Zoom log-in

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Welcome, orientation, MI and TIC Foundations Review, Trauma Impact on Engagement and Change  

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m. – noon

Advanced MI Skills in Trauma Contexts 

Noon – 1 p.m.

Lunch break

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Managing Ambivalence and Resistance

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45 – 3:30 p.m.

Self-Compassion in MI Practice 

3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

Integrating MI and TIC: Complex Case Applications

4:15 p.m.

Adjourn

 

Day 2: Sustained Engagement, Wellness, and Systems Integration

8:30 – 9 a.m.

Zoom log-in

9 – 10:30 a.m.

Morning Check-In & Reflection, Advanced MI Techniques: Ask-Offer-Ask & Agenda Mapping

10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

Break

10:45 a.m. – noon

Strengths-Based Engagement and Cultural Humility

Noon – 1 p.m.

Lunch break

1 – 2:30 p.m.

Practitioner Wellness & Self-Regulation

2:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Break

2:45 – 4:15 p.m.

Embedding MI & TIC in Practice and Systems Integration

4:15 p.m.

Adjourn

 

Objectives

Objective 1

Define Motivational Interviewing (MI) and trauma-informed care (TIC) principles


Objective 2

Describe how trauma affects client engagement and motivation for change


Objective 3

Apply core MI skills (open questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries) in trauma-informed contexts


Objective 4

Recognize ambivalence and discord and use MI strategies to address them sensitively


Objective 5

Demonstrate advanced MI techniques such as Ask-Offer-Ask and agenda mapping within trauma-informed practice


Objective 6

Use MI to support client autonomy, empowerment, and strengths-based change


Objective 7

Identify culturally responsive approaches and adapt MI to diverse client backgrounds


Objective 8

Develop strategies to maintain sustained client engagement over time


Objective 9

Identify personal signs of vicarious trauma and burnout


Objective 10

Practice self-regulation and grounding techniques to support practitioner wellness


Objective 11

Create a personal wellness plan to sustain trauma-informed MI practice


Objective 12

Formulate actionable plans to integrate trauma-informed MI into organizational or clinical settings


Credits


Social Work

Social Workers: This course qualifies for a maximum of 12 Continuing Education hours. The Community Mental Health Association is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC 060818. Qualifies as “face-to-face" (in-person) education.

 

 


MCBAP Related

Substance Use Disorder Professionals: CMHA is approved by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). CMHA maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance Use Disorder professionals participating in this training may receive a maximum of 12 related contact hours. It is important that attendees keep a copy of the training program brochure containing the workshop description.


Attendance Only Record of Attendance: This certificate verifies attendance only. No continuing education credit is awarded with this certificate. CE-eligible certificates are available separately in the participant portal.

Handouts

Presenter

Dr. Michelle Drapkin, PhD, ABPP, A-CBT's Profile

Dr. Michelle Drapkin, PhD, ABPP, A-CBT Related Seminars and Products

Founder/Director

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Center


Dr. Michelle Drapkin has been working in the area of behavior change for over 20 years. She is the Owner/Director of the CBT Center and previously held roles in industry (Johnson and Johnson), academia (University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers) and federal government (Department of Veteran Affairs). She has dedicated her professional career to using psychological research to help people. She is a board-certified Clinical Psychologist and sees patients in her private practice, consults with healthcare tech startups, and delivers trainings and workshops on communication/motivation and health and wellbeing at work and in life. She is the sole author of The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change: The Essential Workbook for Creating the Life You Want from New Harbinger Publications.


Terms and Conditions

Payment Methods and Cancellation Policy

Terms and Conditions—

Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this rule.

No shows will not receive a refund.

Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will not receive a refund.  Substitutions are permitted based on availability. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the training for a full refund of less administrative fee based on the registration price below. 

Training fee

Administrative fee

$10-99

$10

$100-199

$25

$200 and over

$50

 

If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the training, no refund will be given. A full refund will be given to those who register for a training but are not approved by MDHHS.

Special Accommodations: This information is requested when you register, however arrangements for special accommodations will be honored for those who submit via email 14 days prior to the training. Clearly state your specific needs for mobility assistance, interpreters, etc. Attempts for on-site requests will be made.

National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHA must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.

Evaluation: Each participant is required to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this conference was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the conference or you may contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 or through our website at for resolution.

Severe Weather Policy: Events will take place as scheduled and we will not be able to refund registration fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website at  www.CMHAM.org for scheduling delays and event updates.

Permission to Record, Use Image or Representation: I give my permission for Community Mental Health Association of Michigan ("CMHA"), to videotape, audiotape, photograph, record, edit or otherwise reproduce my voice, image or likeness, and to use it in various formats and for the purposes within CMHA's mission of teaching, public service and patient care. Distribution methods may include, but are not limited to the classroom, television (including TV, broadcast, cable, and other), the Internet (including websites, webcasts and podcasts), print publications or other medium not existing or later created. CMHA retains the right not to use the footage for other than archival purposes. Any copyright protected works which I deliberately provide or otherwise include as part of a recording are either my own property or works for which I have the permission of the copyright owner to use in any way.

Code of Conduct: CMHA strives to create a training environment that is safe, inclusive, and fosters learning. As an attendee of a CMHA training, you agree to contribute to the success of such an environment. CMHA attendees are responsible for proper and ethical behavior during trainings. It is not acceptable to use obscene, profane, threatening, or disrespectful visual, verbal, or written communication during your time as an attendee. Attendees are also not permitted to record any part of this training for personal or other use. If CMHA becomes aware that a participant has failed to abide by this code of conduct, then the association may take whatever actions it deems appropriate, including, for example, removal from the training without refund, notification of participant’s employer, removal of any continuing education credits, and disqualification from attending future events.

BY SUBMITTING THIS REGISTRATION, I AM AGREEING TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO CMHA's ABOVE POLICIES.


Virtual Participation Guidelines

You are expected to actively participate in this virtual training. See below for additional information about virtual training requirements and recommendations:

  • After registering with CMHA, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be automatically registered in Zoom and will access the training through your account on CMHA’s registration site.
  • It is recommended that you log into the Zoom meeting through your account on CMHA’s registration site five to ten minutes before the training to test your equipment.
  • If you are experiencing technical issues prior to or during the training, please contact CE21 tech support to assist, but there is no guarantee that they can solve the issue. You are responsible for the functionality of your own equipment and being able to fully participate in the virtual training.
  • You must watch the virtual training LIVE to receive credit for the training.
  • Being on camera is strongly encouraged to ensure active participation.
  • To verify attendance, unique codes will be provided once at the beginning and at the end of each training day. You will be required to input the codes through your account on CMHA’s registration site at the end of the training. It is your responsibility to write down the code each day of the training. Do not share codes with other attendees.
  • Zoom reports will indicate arrival and departure times (for continuing education you must be logged into the virtual training within five minutes of the start of the training).
  • We do not allow participants to be driving during the training due to Michigan Distracted Driving Laws.
  • If you choose to call in only, you will not qualify for continuing education credits or attendance certificates.
  • Each person must have their own device – you cannot share a device or a Zoom link or allow others to log into your account on CMHA’s registration site.
  • Each training takes place in Eastern Standard Time.

After confirmation that you have fully participated in this training and completed the evaluation, your continuing education certificate will be available for download from your account on CMHA’s registration site. For more information and our FAQs visit: https://cmham.ce21.com/support  


Registration Details

Registration Fee: $25

Registration Deadline: June 8, 2026

Individuals registering for this grant-based event will be reviewed by MDHHS for approval to attend and may be contacted for more information and/or cancellation of registration if not within the parameters of the grant-specified audience.

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