Statewide Initiatives
Statewide Initiatives
Champions
Motivational
Interviewing Training
Join us for this one-of-a-kind training sure to enhance the work of all case management staff. Community Action, Head Start, or any case management staff can all benefit from this exciting training opportunity that will provide proven strategies and tips to augment the service provided to the community.
Overview
Case managers, family advocates, self-sufficiency coaches – these are just a few of the many titles to describe the ever-important role of working directly with families in need. Front-line staff are at the heart of what we do as a Community Action network.
One powerful technique case managers can utilize in daily work is motivational interviewing. By understanding and implementing basic motivational interviewing techniques (i.e., asking the right questions, reflective listening, empathy vs. sympathy, etc.), case managers can better inspire clients to achieve their goals.
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Don't miss this highly interactive, powerful training that will enhance the service delivered to the community. Motivational Interviewing + Case Management = Impact! Keep scrolling for more information and to register today!
Meet the Facilitators
Ms. Marie Angelina Huggins is a 4th-year doctoral candidate at UNC Charlotte in the Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral program. She is also a two-time graduate of North Carolina State University, earning both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Masters of Education in Counselor Education. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPCA), National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF). Ms. Huggin’s primary research and clinical work revolve around serving at-risk undergraduate students and individuals overcoming addiction.
Marie Huggins, LPCA, NCC, GCDF
Doctoral Candidate
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte, NC
Andrew Fish, LCSW
Therapist
Dogwood Counseling
Charlotte, NC
Mr. Andrew Howland Fish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in private practice at Dogwood Counseling in Charlotte, NC. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Elon University and a Masters in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill. With more than 7 years of experience in the mental health field, his work is grounded in several theoretical frameworks including Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy. Mr. Fish specializes in empowering clients to be their best selves and developing the skills needed to overcome the stresses of daily life.
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