Interviewing, counseling techniques webinar offered

The Michigan Judicial Institute and Friend of the Court Bureau will present the “October 2025 Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques Webinar” on Tuesday through Thursday, October 28-30, starting at  9 a.m. each day via Zoom.

This webinar is mandatory for all family division/juvenile court staff requiring certification pursuant to Michigan Supreme Court which states, in part: “A probation officer/caseworker ... must complete the Michigan Judicial Institute certification training for juvenile court staff within one year after date of employment.”  (Administrative Order No. 1985-5, § I.C.1.b.1.)

Participation in this webinar is one segment of the certification process.  The other segment is successful completion of the juvenile probation officer/caseworker certification examination.

The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) has worked with the Michigan Association for Family Court Administration to develop this online program.

Speaking at the webinar will be Jennifer Mockler, Dr. Ann Heerde, Dr. Kristen Capps, Zenell Brown, Dr. Kathleen Bailey.

To register for the webinar, visit www.courts.michigan.gov/events. After registering, participants will receive a separate e-mail with the Zoom credentials, 24-48 hours before the training.