Technical Clinical Skills for Improving Values-Based Living
Given the high rates of mental health issues, it is crucial that therapists not only understand ways to help get rid of negatives but also have skills to improve the positives. Using evidence-based research on how to increase values-based living, the “Technical Clinical Skills for Improving Values-Based Living” certificate training empowers counselors to develop technical skills in helping people live meaningful lives. We have created an expert corps of experienced trainers who are committed to providing you with the most current clinical research and practice guidelines on values-based living.
The training is highly-engaging, evidence-based, and practical - helping social workers, mental health providers, psychologists, professional counselors or anyone interested in learning the technical skills and knowledge for assessment and treatment of relational issues. Registration includes training binder and handouts; in addition, a certificate of completion will be provided at the end.
Live Training Information
Upcoming Training: 2nd Thursday of the Month July - November 9am-11:30am. In-person or virtual available.
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Cost: $450
Agenda:
Session
Session 1: Define values and their impact
Session 2: Identify personal and client values
Session 3: Explore values conflicts and discrepancies
Session 4: Develop strategies for values-based goal-setting and decision-making
Session 5: Address ethical considerations related to values (and when your client’s values feel incongruent with your own)
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Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
1. Define personal values, differentiate them from goals and morals, and explain how values influence behaviors, decisions, and overall well-being.
2. Practice techniques for identifying and clarifying their own values and those of their clients, including the use of values inventories, card sorts, and guided questioning.
3. Help clients explore discrepancies between their stated values and their actions, identify potential values conflicts, and understand the impact of these conflicts on their lives.
4. Guide clients in setting realistic and meaningful goals that are aligned with their identified values, using techniques like values-based action planning and goal prioritization.
5. Teach clients effective strategies for making decisions that are consistent with their values, including techniques for weighing options, considering consequences, and managing potential conflicts.
6. Address common challenges related to values, such as values clarification difficulties, values conflicts with family or society, and values-based motivation issues.
7. Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to help clients explore ambivalence, increase motivation for change, and commit to values-congruent behaviors.
8. Integrate values-based interventions into various therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
9. Understand and apply ethical principles related to working with client values, including respecting client autonomy, avoiding imposition of counselor values, and managing value differences.
10. Create a compilation of resources for clients to continue exploring and living by their values, including worksheets, online tools, books, and community support groups.
11. Engage in self-reflection activities to examine how their own values might influence their therapeutic work and develop strategies to maintain objectivity and avoid imposing their values on clients.
12.Assess the effectiveness of values-based interventions in helping clients achieve their goals and improve their overall well-being, using both qualitative and quantitative measures.