Workshop on Effective Practice of School Psychology using Motivational Interviewing

Effective Practice of School Psychology using Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is a powerful approach to behavior change. The behavior change occurs by eliciting motivational language through a conversation. In this 6 hours workshop, the participants will develop an understanding and build hands-on skills of using Motivational Interviewing with school students, parents, and teachers. The participants will acquire a functional understanding of applying motivational interviewing to classroom behavior management, intervention implementation, and progress monitoring. This workshop is ideal for school-based mental health professionals interested in enhancing their counseling and intervention effectiveness.

About the Expert:

Mr. Keyoor holds post-masters level training in clinical adolescent psychology and doctoral training in School Psychology for the USA. He is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist in the United States and licensed as a School Psychologist in Washington. He worked in schools as a school psychologist for over seven years and taught school psychology programs at the university level for two years in the USA. His clinical expertise is in working with traumatized children, using Motivational Interviewing with children, and equipping schools in systematic mental health delivery. He is a certified trauma-focused CBT therapist. Currently, he is teaching at the University of Nebraska while pursuing an education in Clinical Neuroscience.