Trainings:Professional Wellness SeriesWhen: July 8, 15, and 22, 2025 - 10 AM to 12 PM each session. Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent out 1-2 days prior to each session. Cost: $130 (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off). We are partnering with Boys & Girls Aid to bring you a 3-part virtual training series surrounding "Professional Wellness" in the workplace. Many client-facing and direct services staff have been facing challenges in the workplace, whether it's related to internal or external circumstances, and this training series will help address those issues and teach techniques to overcome stress and implement self-care in the workplace. This training series will be held in 3 sessions over 3 weeks and will cover these topics:
About The Trainer Taylor Herreman is an experienced leader in child and youth services, having worked in a variety of settings to support systems-involved youth with early childhood trauma exposure from a trauma informed perspective. Taylor is currently the Director of Training Services at Boys & Girls Aid, a non-profit foster and adoption agency in Portland, OR. In her role, she provides training and consultation to staff and foster parents in a variety of program roles.
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Questions? Reach out to [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Fidelity‑Focused Motivational Interviewing: Effective Communication to Improve Child & Family Well‑BeingWhen: July 16 & 17, 2025 - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM both dates. Where: Virtual - Zoom links will be sent out 1-2 days prior to the training date. Cost: $305 (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off). The Center for Excellence is thrilled to bring Casey Jackson from our Summit back on board to bring you more "Fidelity-based Motivational Interviewing"! This 6‑hour interactive workshop invites practitioners to go beyond acronym-driven Motivational Interviewing (MI) and embrace a fidelity-based approach rooted in both brain science and the Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment (MICA) tool. You’ll explore how MI isn’t just a technique—but a precise method of attuned communication, where words “ping” the brain and generate a response, and with that response you can better assess and respond to individuals for productive conversations leading to behavior change. This training is ideal for child & family services professionals seeking to elevate their MI practice, as this workshop equips you with real-world tools for both compassionate communication and measurable fidelity. Learning Objectives:
About The Trainer Casey Jackson is the Executive Director of the Institute for Individual and Organizational Change and an international expert on evidence-based communication to improve outcomes. He has worked in Behavioral Health for over 30 years and is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). He is the lead author of the Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment (MICA) and has presented at many conferences in a wide-variety of professional fields for line-level staff as well as administrators and other leadership.
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Questions? Reach out to [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motivational InterviewingWhen: August 20, 2025 - 9 AM - 4 PM. Where: Knife River Training Center - 35973 Kennel Road SE, Albany, OR 97322. Cost: $210 (Oregon Alliance Members receive 10% off). The Center for Excellence and Jackson Street Youth Services are teaming up to bring you 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:
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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