Motivational Interviewing and its Application Across Clinical Populations

Lynne Lieberman is in her 6th year at UIC, where she has completed her graduate training in Clinical Psychology and is now completing her Clinical Psychology Internship in the Department of Psychiatry. Lynne’s research has focused on the use of psychophysiological indices of affective responding to identify factors that may contribute to the pathophysiology internalizing disorders. Lynne is particularly interested in the role of threat and reward sensitivity in the development of trauma-related symptoms. Relatedly, Lynne’s clinical training has focused on the use of trauma-focused interventions to treat posttraumatic stress disorder, and CBT to treat anxiety and comorbid substance use disorders. 

Lauren Luther is a psychology intern at UIC who is obtaining her Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. Previously, she obtained a master’s degree in counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Oberlin College. Her primary research interests involve improving the identification and treatment of neural and cognitive mechanisms of negative symptoms, particularly reduced motivation, in people with schizophrenia. 

Jennifer Suor is currently completing her pre-doctoral psychology internship in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Suor is a PhD candidate in clinical psychology from the University of Rochester. Ms. Suor obtained her BA in Psychology from Vassar College. Her program of research broadly focuses on elucidating the multilevel processes that shape individual differences in children’s self-regulation. As intern, Ms. Suor’s clinical training and research has primarily focused on youth with/or are at-risk for mood disorders due maternal histories of depression, and the diagnostic evaluation and behavioral treatment of children under the age of 5. 

Objectives:

1. Describe motivational interviewing techniques
2. Discuss empirical support for motivational interviewing techniques for adults with SMI and/or SUD, and children with disruptive behavior disorder.
3. Demonstrate use of motivational interviewing techniques for adults with SMI and/or SUD, and with parents of children with disruptive behavior disorder

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1credit AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Education Units (1) will be available for Social Workers and affiliated reciprocal agencies. Illinois Board License number 159-000112.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This event is 1 credit hour continuing education.

No member of the planning committee for this activity have reported a relevant relationship with a commercial interest.  There is no conflict of interest and nothing to disclose.

Lynn Lieberman, Lauren Luther and Jennifer Suor have no relevant financial relationship with commercial interests related to this CME activity.