MW019L Learning How to Resist the Righting Reflex 6 CEUs TIVE052-202580

CI# MW019L Learning How to Resist the Righting Reflex  6 CEUs

Instructor: Marya Wright, DSW, LCSW

Friday, December 12, 2025   9AM-4PM

Location: Online via Zoom

This is an advanced course developed for case managers and clinicians who have a basic understanding of MI. Participants will build on the knowledge gained from an introductory MI course. This course will provide practical skills and strategies for professional who work with system-involved youth and families to resist the righting reflex when met with client resistance. Participants will increase their understanding of the righting reflex. The content explores MI four guiding principles, represented by the acronym R.U.L.E. Participants will gain a general understanding of how resistance may show up when working with system-involved youth and families. The course will provide strategies on appropriate response to resistance. As well as what could be said in response to resistance rather than using the righting reflex. The material will be delivered by PowerPoint presentation, short video clips, group discussion, breakout (small group) discussions and participant workbook (handout).

Learning Objectives

•           Trainees will be able to evaluate how the righting reflex affects their practice when working with system-involved youth and families.

•           Trainees will be able to describe the differences between inappropriate and appropriate responses to system-involved client resistance.

•           Trainees will be able to implement “coming alongside” a client when faced with resistance.