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Presentations\/Webinars<\/h2>\n

Please listen to our most recent webinar on the Introduction to the Social and Behavioral Instruments (SABI) Database: A One Stop Shop for Valid and Reliable HIV Measures to learn more about how the SABI database was created\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0to see a live demo on how to use SABI.<\/p>\n

Learn the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing and explore its application in public health contexts through our\u00a0Motivational Interviewing<\/a><\/u> blog.<\/p>\n

Trainings<\/h2>\n

Join our regular trainings for research professionals hosted by the Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Sciences Core. Access our open-source training materials<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SABI Database<\/h2>\n

Explore our Social and Behavioral Instruments (SABI) Database, a user-friendly database of instruments (also called measures or scales)\u00a0measuring social and behavioral constructs relevant to HIV research. Find and compare comprehensive list of instruments used to measure various social and behavioral domains in HIV research. Visit our website<\/a> to access the SABI database.<\/p>\n

Journal Selection Database<\/h2>\n

Discover our Journal Selection Database, featuring information on journals frequently publishing UNC CFAR-assisted articles. This resource aids researchers in selecting target journals and provides an overview of submission requirements, including impact factor, acceptance rates, costs, and formatting details. Our Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Sciences Core also offers in-person consultation services for guidance. Submit a service request for assistance with journal selection.<\/p>\n

Training Tools<\/h2>\n

Survey Development 101 resource.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore Survey Development 101, a resource provided by the UNC CFAR Social, Behavioral, and Implementation Sciences Core. Learn about the fundamentals of survey development and enhance your research skills. Click here to access the Survey Development 101<\/a>\u00a0resources<\/p>\n

Motivational Interviewing Books<\/h2>\n

For additional resources related to MI, a collection of books has been published to address several areas of practice, including anxiety, wellness, social work, classroom management, groups, adolescents, medical trainees, etc. View a list of these books<\/a>, as well as chapters from books, and a bibliography.<\/p>\n

Motivational Interviewing Research<\/h2>\n

Read about the latest research in Motivational Interviewing<\/a>. Recent articles focus on teaching physicians MI for discussing weight issues with overweight adolescents and behavioral interventions targeting chronic pain, depression, and Substance Use Disorder in primary care.<\/p>\n

Reflective Listening in Action<\/h2>\n

To see reflective listening in action, watch this clever 5 minute video clip from the Paul Burke Training Group. A client talks to a therapist about the need to communicate more effectively with his boss. And in the video, simple and complex reflections are hi-lighted so you can clearly see and hear this MI skill being demonstrated by the counselor.
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