This FREE 90-minute interactive workshop will explore the intersections of Motivational Interviewing, COVID Vaccines and AOD Clients.

Seeking to build on existing knowledge of MI techniques, we will…

• Provide a brief overview of initiatives available to support vaccine accessibility for clients
• Explore using MI strategies for discussing COVID vaccinations with clients,
• Use collaborative problem solving in small breakout groups to brainstorm new, innovative strategies and reflect on personal experiences and techniques

We hope you will join us for this valuable session. To ensure the session is interactive tickets will be limited. If demand is identified, further sessions will be announced.

If you have any questions, please contact Julia at jdaly@vaada.org.au

About the workshop facilitator:

Helen Mentha is a registered clinical psychologist and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT Inc). She worked for many years in the drug and alcohol field as a counsellor, dual diagnosis senior clinician, manager and supervisor.

Initially trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Helen has also specialised in Motivational Interviewing, completing annual training each year overseas with MI experts since 2007.

She is committed to ethical, respectful person-centred care and brings this ethos to her clinical and supervision practice, training and consultation. She is a highly experienced and sought after facilitator with a reputation for accessible, engaging, well-informed and practical training in a positive learning environment.

This workshop has been organised through VAADA’s COVID-19 Vaccine Ambassador Project, funded by the Victorian Department of Health.