Trainings:   

Motivational Interviewing Monthly Skills-Building Session

When: May 14, 2025 - 12 PM - 1 PM.

Where: Virtual - Zoom links are sent out 1-2 days prior to training date.

Cost: $10 per person, or FREE for participants who attended a prior "Motivational Interviewing" training with us!

Join us for our monthly Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills-Building Session, designed for those who have previously taken an MI class through the Center for Excellence and for anyone with previous MI training. Each session will provide opportunities to practice core MI skills, discuss applications of MI approaches, and engage in activities to build confidence in using MI effectively. Whether your MI training was last month or years ago, this webinar offers a supportive space for continuous growth.

About The Trainer

Carrie Bader (she/her), MPH, MOT first attended a Motivational Interviewing (MI) training in 2007 and has been a dedicated student of MI ever since. She is an occupational therapist and public health educator, and has worked in a variety of settings, including health coaching, inpatient behavioral health, and public health education.

As a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and a MINT-certified trainer, Carrie has presented at conferences, healthcare settings, and non-profit organizations for a wide array of professionals, including front-line staff, clinicians, community and social service professionals, administrators, and leadership. She has provided training to hundreds of people in settings such as inpatient behavioral health, local and state government, and community-based organizations. Carrie is dedicated to supporting people in the helping professions to have collaborative and effective conversations through fun, interactive, and engaging workshops. 

 

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Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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Motivational Interviewing

When: May 16, 2025 - 9 AM - 4 PM.

Where: United Way of Central Oregon - 150 NE Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR 97701

Cost: $210 (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off).

All participants who complete this training will receive 7 MHACBO CEUs!

We are excited to host our next round of "Motivational Interviewing" training with Carrie Bader in Bend!

Join us for a full-day, in-person Motivational Interviewing (MI) training designed for those who serve families and youth. This interactive session will cover the principles and practice of MI, an evidence-based approach to fostering collaboration and positive change.

Participants will discuss and practice MI approaches that can be used in conversations around behavioral health, service engagement, and substance use, among other topics. Whether you're new to MI or looking to sharpen your skills, this training will offer practical tools and strategies to support you in your work.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss and demonstrate the fundamental spirit and principles of Motivational Interviewing.
  • Practice several Motivational Interviewing skills, including open-ended questions, reflective listening, and offering information.
  • Apply the core skills and principles of Motivational Interviewing to a variety of change topics.

About The Trainer

Carrie Bader (she/her), MPH, MOT first attended a Motivational Interviewing (MI) training in 2007 and has been a dedicated student of MI ever since. She is an occupational therapist and public health educator, and has worked in a variety of settings, including health coaching, inpatient behavioral health, and public health education.

As a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and a MINT-certified trainer, Carrie has presented at conferences, healthcare settings, and non-profit organizations for a wide array of professionals, including front-line staff, clinicians, community and social service professionals, administrators, and leadership. She has provided training to hundreds of people in settings such as inpatient behavioral health, local and state government, and community-based organizations. Carrie is dedicated to supporting people in the helping professions to have collaborative and effective conversations through fun, interactive, and engaging workshops. 

 

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Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy for LGBTQIA2S+

When: June 18, 2025 - 10 AM - 12 PM.

Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent out 1-2 days prior to the training date.

Cost: $40 (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off).

All participants who complete this training will receive 2 MHACBO CEUs!

We are excited to offer a follow-up training opportunity that centers on Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) for LGBTQIA2+ folks in direct service roles.

This comprehensive training is specifically designed for LGBTQIA2S+ individuals to navigate Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) with an affirming and inclusive approach. This training supports personal growth and strengthens connections in the context of unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA2S+ individuals including attachment wounds, experiences of stigma, discrimination, social isolation, and the stress of hiding one’s identity.

Learning Objectives

Participants who attend this training will:

  • Learn about individual attachment styles and personal attachment characteristics.
  • Identify core attachment stressors including childhood experiences, discrimination, and experiences of stigma.
  • Identify and practice LGBTQIA2S+ coping skills to improve ability for healthy responses.
  • Gain awareness of your negative core beliefs connected to your attachment stressors and LGBTQIA2S+ identity.
  • Learn how to build a safe and healthy support system.
  • Improve your levels of resilience to be able to navigate difficult situations.
  • Increase the levels of secure attachment towards yourself and others to improve relationships.

About The Trainer

Doug Smith, BS, CADC II has 21 years of experience working in behavioral health services, including serving as a Clinical Director and Director of Clinical Development. Doug is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II and has innovated many modern approaches to treatment services, including developing new patient-centered treatment models. He developed the Emotional Attachment Behavioral Therapy (EABT) model and speaks nationally to professionals in the field about its positive outcomes. Doug is the recipient of the Oregon Association of Addiction Professional’s 2023 Innovator of the Year Award as well as the 2018 Addiction Professional of the Year Community Service Award.

 

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Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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Revolutionary Resilience & Self-Regulation

When: June 26, 2025 - 9 AM - 5 PM.

Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent out 1-2 days prior to the training date.

Cost: $229 (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off).

Revolutionary Resilience & Self-Regulation is an essential training that teaches best practices for service providers, therapists/counselors, and teachers who work with youth who have been impacted by or experienced trauma, neurodiversity, attachment issues, or chronic challenging behavior.

This training is based in the most current research on resilience, coherence, and energy management. It is designed to provide actionable, simple, and time-sensitive strategies that can be used by direct service staff, therapists, or teachers. You will learn approaches to stress-reduction and resilience so that you can manage and overcome the stressors and demands faced in therapeutic & school settings.

Participants will receive 7 MHACBO CEUs!

Who should attend?

  • Direct Care Staff
  • Therapists
  • Clinicians
  • Supervisors
  • Teachers
  • Assistants
  • Administrators
  • Office Staff

About The Trainers

Rick Bowman is a Certified Trauma Practitioner with a M.A. in Clinical Psychology. He is also a Certified Trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving and a K-12 licensed school administrator in the state of Oregon. His background in leadership positions include experiences in the U.S. military, business, mental health, and education.

Doris Bowman is a Special Education Advanced Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner with a M.S. in Education. She is certified in several different fields, including HeartMath, “Stress & Well-Being Assessment” Provider, and a Certified Trainer in Collaborative Problem Solving. She has co-authored “Going to Bed is Easy Now” and “Going to School is Easy Now,” the first two in a series of children’s books that were designed to support children with challenging behaviors.

Bowman Consulting Group:

The Bowman Consulting Group provides training, consultation, coaching, and advisement on topics including trauma-informed practices and behavior plans, resilience, and problem-solving.

 

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Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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