Webinars
Informative Webinars
Thousands of professionals have joined CWA for valuable seminar series over the years, learning right from their offices about current resources and hot topics in public health and wellness. The California WIC Association provides continuing education units for RDNs, IBCLCs, and RNs.
Upcoming CWA Webinars
WIC Works Webinar - The Magic of Human Milk: Understanding Baby Behavior and Supporting Families With Their Infant Feeding Decisions
WIC Works Webinar - Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing
WIC Works Webinar - From Resistance to Readiness: Counseling Skills at Work Through the Lens of Ambivalence and Compassion
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Fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing
With trainer, Jenniffer Duran-West. MEd, IBCLC
Understand how the basics of Motivational Interviewing (micro skills and spirit / style) help guide the parent’s behavioral change. Describe how nutrition education or breastfeeding /chestfeeding topics can be discussed by establishing a connection and building rapport with a parent through the lens of Motivational Interviewing skills Identify four Motivational Interviewing techniques/skills that support starting the behavioral change conversation.
Participant Centered Education principles, techniques, and steps for individual education
With trainer, Michael Elfant, MS, RD
Review Basic Principles of PCE, including Acceptance/Autonomy, Ambivalence, and Collaboration/Teamwork, and Strength-basis, Review key elements of and practice using the PCE techniques, including summarizing and goal setting; Discuss and practice PCE consistent approaches to address challenging situations during counseling conversations.
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