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1 BACB General CEUs $8 1 hr 20 min On-Demand

General CEU: Enhancing Caregiver Training in ABA: The Power of Motivational Interviewing

Enhancing Caregiver Training in ABA: The Power of Motivational Interviewing belongs in serious BCBA study because it shapes whether behavior-analytic decisions stay useful once they leave a clean training example and enter joint consultation, shared care planning, school-team communication, and interdisciplinary handoffs. In Enhancing Caregiver Training in ABA: The Power of 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 Child Communication & Behavior Specialists

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Course Description

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful, evidence-based approach to fostering behavior change through collaboration and empathy. This presentation will focus on integrating MI techniques into caregiver training within Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). By addressing caregiver ambivalence and enhancing engagement, MI can improve adherence to treatment plans and overall client outcomes. Attendees will learn the core principles of MI, practical strategies for application in caregiver training, and methods for evaluating its effectiveness. Through case examples and actionable insights, this session equips ABA professionals to use MI as a tool to strengthen caregiver collaboration and improve treatment success.

What You'll Learn

  1. Describe the principles and core techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its relevance to caregiver training in ABA.
  2. Demonstrate how MI can be integrated into caregiver training sessions to address buy-in and improve engagement.
  3. Identify strategies to evaluate the effectiveness of MI in enhancing caregiver adherence and client outcomes.

CEU Credits Earned

Certification BodyCreditsType
BACB® 1 General

About the Instructor

SM
Setareh Moslemi
PhD., BCBA-D
motivational interviewingCaregiver Training
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Clinical Disclaimer

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.

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