Region Five Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is a technique designed to explore, enhance and support a client’s motivation and commitment to change.
Training will explore the key principles of this non-confrontational, collaborative technique to include assessing stages of change and how best to approach each one.
Participants will develop and practice language and skills that support the ‘spirit’ of this process designed to increase partnership, acceptance and compassion within the therapeutic relationship and empowerment for the client.
Date: April 14th, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Trainer: Karin Duncan, LCSW, CSAC
Karin Duncan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC), currently serving as the Internal Training Coordinator at Western Tidewater Community Services Board. With two decades experience in the human services, criminal justice and counseling fields, Karin has extensive experience working with high-risk adolescents and their families as well those who struggle with substances and issues surrounding addiction.
A graduate of Bryn Mawr College’s Master of Social Work program, Karin’s commitment to ongoing education and training for those in the mental health field emphasizes her belief in the importance of being a life-long learner in order to foster meaningful, successful therapeutic relationships.