ISSUP Nigeria are pleased to present their next Bi-Monthly Webinar in the Knowledge Update Series. The Webinar topic will be Substance Use and Risky Sexual Behaviours: Targeting Adolescents in Nigeria.

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain understanding of the concepts of “Substance Use”,” Sexual Behaviours” and “Adolescents”
• Discuss the connection between Substance Use and Sexual Behaviours
• Highlight appropriate strategies for harm reduction for this cohort

Presenter:
Dr. Ndidi Mercy Ofole

Ndidi Mercy Ofole holds a PhD in Counselling Psychology from the Department of Counselling and Human...

William Miller and Stephen Rollnick, co-founders of Motivational Interviewing engage with clinicians and researchers from across Africa, drawing on lessons from existing research and dissemination activities, and exploring the broader potential of Motivational Interviewing on the African Continent.

This Webinar, held 25th February 2021, is the first of a series focussed on Motivational Interviewing in Africa. Hosted by the South Africa International Technology Transfer Centre in collaboration with MI & Beyond.
 

ASAM has gathered a selection of short videos and resources that examine aspects of motivational interviewing.

Empathy: The Human Connection to Patient Care (Video: 4 min, 23 sec)

Cleveland Clinic. An inspirational video about building a connection with patients that encompasses all aspects of healthcare- mind, body, and soul.

Motivational Interviewing: A Brief Introduction (Video: 17 min, 22 sec)

Presented by Bill Matulich, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. A presentation discussing the basics of Motivational Interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing provides a foundation for assisting individuals with developing the rationale for beginning change in their lives. This resources provides basic information about the principles on communicating using motivational interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing: The Basics, OARS
(Adapted from handouts by David Rosengren and from Miller & Rollnick, Motivational Interviewing, 2nd Edition, 2002)

Motivational Interviewing is an “empathic, person-centered counseling approach that prepares people for change by helping them resolve ambivalence, enhance intrinsic motivation...