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Video 7.1: S.M.A.R.T. Goals – Quick Overview
Description: When setting or evaluating goals, consider using the acronym SMART. Using SMART provides structure that helps ensure goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time bound.

Video 7.2. Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Addictions Video
Description: Cathy Cole, LCSW, demonstrates a number of skills and concepts in a brief video.

Audio 7.1: The Social Work Podcast: Motivational Interviewing, 3rd Edition
Description: This episode of Social Work Podcast is about Motivational Interviewing, Third Edition. In the interview, Dr. Mary Velazquez talks about how she became involved with Motivational Interviewing, what has changed and stayed the same in the revised version of Motivational Interviewing, DARN CATS, the four change processes, and how people can experience Motivational Interviewing. [11:00-15:49]

Web 7.1: Motivational Interviewing
Description: This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) webpage offers many motivational interviewing resources. 

Web 7.2: The Essential Guide to Writing S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Description: This webpage offers an overview of S.M.A.R.T. goals and provides a free S.M.A.R.T. goals downloadable template.