BAP: Core Competencies (CE version)
Adapted for Continuing Education (CE) by Hillary Bolter, LCSW, LCAS, founder of MI Center of Change, and Deirdra Frum-Vassallo, Psy.D. ABPP, BAP Professional Network and member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers), this self-directed course, BAP: Core Competencies (CE version), focuses on the eight core competencies of Brief Action Planning (BAP), a practical motivational and self-management technique for everyday practice.
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Module 1
Course Introduction and BAP Overview
Unit 1
Introduction to BAP (CE Version)
Unit 2
Brief Action Planning
Module 2
The Five Foundational Skills
Unit 1
1. Elicit Personal Goals
Unit 2
2. Elicit & Clarify a SMART Behavioral Plan
Unit 3
3. Elicit a Commitment Statement
Unit 4
4. Scale for Confidence
Unit 5
5. Arrange Accountability
Unit 6
Putting It All Together
Unit 7
Quiz 1: The 5 Foundation Skills
Unit 8
Exercise 1: Real Play
Unit 9
Exercise 1: Follow Up
Module 3
The Four Underlying Attitudes of MI
Unit 1
Four Underlying Attitudes of MI
Unit 2
Quiz 2: The Spirit of MI
Module 4
Skills 6,7, and 8
Unit 1
Skill 6: The Behavioral Menu
Unit 2
Skill 7: Problem Solving
Unit 3
Skill 8: Follow Up
Unit 4
Quiz 3: The 8 Skills of B.A.P.
Module 5
Skills in Practice
Unit 1
Exercise 2: Practice with Colleague
Unit 2
Exercise 2: Follow Up
Unit 3
Exercise 3: Professional Practice
Unit 4
Exercise 3: Follow Up
Module 6
Course Evaluation
Unit 1
The Ultimate Question
Unit 2
Course Evaluation
Module 7
Final Exam
Unit 1
Final Exam