Motivational Interviewing for Families

Dr. Emily Kline will teach the philosophy and principles of motivational interviewing, therapists’ go-to technique for discussing substance use with clients.

Dr. Kline has empowered thousands of families by teaching them the fundamentals of motivational interviewing, and will share data from her clinical trials in which she taught parents to use motivational interviewing with adolescents and young adults struggling with mental illness and substance use.

Video link: https://vimeo.com/813605485

Speaker Details

Full Name
Emily Kline

Position
PhD

Bio
Dr. Emily Kline is a psychologist, an assistant professor of psychiatry at Boston University School of Medicine, and the director of psychological services for the Wellness and Recovery After Psychosis Clinic at Boston Medical Center. She is an expert on early intervention in psychosis and the needs of families dealing with mental illness. Her research focuses on mental health care access, treatment outcomes, and family communication. Dr. Kline also enjoys writing and speaking for popular audiences about young adult development and family communication.