Motivational Interviewing

This ICOY training provides an overview of motivational interviewing and its key elements for effective practice: D.E.A.R.S, O.A.R.S, Decisional Balance, and Eliciting Change Talk. The main focus of motivational interviewing is to partner with the individual to enhance motivation and resolve ambivalence about making a behavior change. Compared with non-directive counseling, this method is more…

Trauma Talks: Complex Trauma & Human Trafficking

During this session, we will explore how human trafficking turns into a long history of complex trauma. We will also discuss the trauma bonds that can be formed when an individual develops positive feelings with their trafficker. We will also explore the red flags of trafficking, the stages of trauma bonding, and the most vulnerable…

ICOY Monthly Member Call

Register below for ICOY’s monthly member call where we’ll provide updates from state and federal agencies on topics related to your work. If you don’t currently belong to a member organization but would like to participate, reach out to Conor Van Santen for more information.