The Columbia/Boone County Public Wellness and Human Solutions Division has announced that they will be supplying free of charge on-line coaching for their “School of Really hard Talks” plan. This plan focuses on enhancing communication capabilities for households, especially 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 usually applied by well being specialists to encourage life-style adjustments. Participants in the plan will understand capabilities such as approaching subjects with curiosity, asking fantastic concerns, listening very carefully, repeating back what they heard, and supplying recommendations properly.

The “School of Really hard Talks” plan will consist of 4 components and will be held on-line through Zoom. The coaching will take spot on Tuesday evenings from six to eight p.m. on October three, ten, 17, and 24. It is significant to note that registration is open to all adult residents of Boone County, but there are restricted openings offered.