The Columbia/Boone County Public Well being and Human Solutions Division has announced that they will be supplying free of charge on the internet education for their “School of Challenging Talks” plan. This plan focuses on enhancing communication capabilities for households, particularly targeting parents of teens and adults with mental well being and substance abuse situations. The plan utilizes a communication style named motivational interviewing, which is normally applied by well being experts to encourage life-style adjustments. Participants in the plan will study capabilities such as approaching subjects with curiosity, asking excellent inquiries, listening very carefully, repeating back what they heard, and supplying recommendations proficiently.
The “School of Challenging Talks” plan will consist of 4 components and will be held on the internet by way of Zoom. The education will take spot on Tuesday evenings from six to eight p.m. on October three, ten, 17, and 24. It is crucial to note that registration is open to all adult residents of Boone County, but there are restricted openings obtainable.
