The Columbia/Boone County Public Well being and Human Providers Division has introduced that they are going to be providing free on-line coaching for his or her “Faculty of Onerous Talks” program. This program focuses on bettering communication expertise for households, particularly concentrating on dad and mom of teenagers and adults with psychological well being and substance abuse situations. This system makes use of a communication type known as motivational interviewing, which is often utilized by well being professionals to encourage way of life modifications. Individuals in this system will study expertise reminiscent of approaching subjects with curiosity, asking good questions, listening fastidiously, repeating again what they heard, and providing strategies successfully.

The “Faculty of Onerous Talks” program will consist of 4 components and will probably be held on-line by way of Zoom. The coaching will happen on Tuesday evenings from 6 to eight p.m. on October 3, 10, 17, and 24. It is very important observe that registration is open to all grownup residents of Boone County, however there are restricted openings accessible.