Professional CE Training: Introduction to the Invitation to Change Approach

This introductory training for professionals provides participants with an overview of the Invitation to Change (ITC) Approach, a compassionate, evidence-informed framework designed to support families and loved ones affected by substance use. Rooted in the science of behavior change, the ITC integrates concepts from Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT).

During this 3-hour training, participants will be introduced to the core principles and foundational concepts of the ITC Approach, including:

• Helping with Understanding

• Helping with Awareness

• Helping with Action

• How Practice Promotes Change 

Participants will explore how these concepts can strengthen relationships, reduce conflict, and support positive change while maintaining compassion and connection with loved ones.

This training is designed for clinicians, peer support specialists, healthcare providers, educators, community leaders, and anyone working with families impacted by substance use. Through discussion, examples, and brief experiential exercises, participants will gain practical insight into how the ITC framework can be applied in clinical, peer, and community settings.

This workshop serves as an introduction to the Invitation to Change Approach and is not a substitute for the full ITC Intensive training.

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This program is approved for 3 continuing education contact hours.

CMC:Foundation for Change is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Social Workers #SW-0581.

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CMC:Foundation for Change is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists PSY 0297.

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CMC: Foundation for Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7627. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CMC: Foundation for Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

• Describe the four core components of the Invitation to Change Approach: Helping with Understanding, Helping with Awareness, Helping with Action, and Practice.

• Identify key concepts from Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) that inform the ITC Approach.

• Explain how communication, reinforcement, awareness, and self-compassion influence behavior change and family relationships.

• Identify ways stigma impacts family members affected by substance use and 

• Discuss ways the Invitation to Change framework can be applied in clinical, peer support, and community-based settings.