Engage with parents and get "BUY IN" with Motivational Interviewing is the kind of topic that looks straightforward until it collides with the speed, ambiguity, and competing demands of clinic sessions and day-to-day service delivery. In Engage with parents and get "BUY IN" with Motivational Interviewing, for this course, the practical stakes show up in clearer roles, fewer duplicated efforts, and better coordinated intervention, not in abstract discussion alone.
Provider: BehaviorLive — via Québec Association of Behavior Analysis
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Join Free →As ABA clinicians, we're skilled at behavior change but when it comes to parent coaching, are we sparking engagement... or eye rolls? Do parents lean in during sessions, or do they quietly brace themselves the moment we start "training"? Even with evidence-based strategies, resistance often sneaks in not because the interventions are wrong, but because the way we communicate can unknowingly trigger it. In this practical session, we'll explore how Motivational Interviewing (MI) a proven method used to treat substance use, improve medication adherence, and support those with developmental disabilities can help behavior analysts decrease resistance and boost parental collaboration. You'll learn: How our language can evoke discord or build connectionWhy parents sometimes resist — and how to shift that responseHow to assess readiness for change using the Transtheoretical ModelWhat "change talk" sounds like (and how to amplify it)Simple MI tools to build rapport and increase buy-in If you've ever felt like you're working harder than the parent in the room, this session is for you. It's time to stop talking at families and start communicating with them effectively, empathetically, and in a way that truly motivates change.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | General |
| COA | 0 | — |
Dr. Monica Gilbert is a highly credentialed professional, holding certifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral (BCBA-D), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), and Licensed Psychologist in the state of Florida. With over a decade of experience in both behavior analysis and clinical mental health, Dr. Gilbert is dedicated to integrating tools from both disciplines to enhance the effectiveness of clinicians working with individuals and families.Recognizing the complementary nature of behavior analytical and mental health approaches, Dr. Gilbert provides specialized training aimed at bridging the gap between these fields. Through this work, clinicians gain practical strategies to become more effective change agents, improving client outcomes by leveraging a diverse set of evidence-based techniques.Dr. Gilbert has successfully applied Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques in two private practices and has recently launched a new initiative, The MI Doctor. This practice is exclusively focused on delivering high-quality MI training, equipping professionals with the skills necessary to enhance engagement, motivation, and long-term success in their clients’ therapeutic journeys.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.