Description and Learning Objectives

This course lays the foundation for analyzing motivation: the psychological feature that drives a person to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior. 

Through presentations, groups discussions and other virtual engaging activities, participants will learn to apply Motivational Interviewing skills to the work they do with peer services recipients and other individuals they interact with in their daily live. Motivational Interviewing skills are beneficial to everyone in their daily lives.  

This 3-hour workshop fulfills the 3-hour CE requirement to maintain a CPS certification in the state of Pennsylvania. 

Instructor

Program Manager, Family Education and Support

Lydia Cooper, CPS, ADHD-PC

Lydia Cooper is the Program Manager of Family Education and Support and brings over 40 years of experience in the Social Services field with over 25 years of training in adult education. Most recently Lydia served as a lead trainer and content developer in the child welfare field with a focus on Kinship Foster Care. She is a seasoned trainer on the effects of trauma on children, and how to employ the methods that will assist in their healing. She was also the Principal trainer for Caregivers for children with Special Behavioral Health needs. As Chairperson of the Training Workgroup for the Quality Parenting Initiative, Lydia advocated for virtual learning and led the development of an e-learning platform for resource parents in Philadelphia. Lydia is a State Certified Peer Specialist; her other certifications include ADHD Parent Coaching, Effective Black Parenting, Family Group Decision Making, CSEC, The ABC Method, and the American Red Cross.

Location Information

Mental Health Partnerships, 833 Chestnut Street, 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Conveniently located near all Septa, Patco and NJ Transit routes. There are also 5 parking lots and garages within 1 block of our building. Bicycle and scooter rack located in our secure lobby.
Lobby doors with 833 on the awning.