Motivational Interviewing Introduction

This training is Part 1 of Motivational Interviewing and is a prerequisite for Part 2 of Motivational Interviewing.

MI is a client-centered counseling approach that engages clients’ intrinsic motivation to change toward healthier behavior. MI counselors use a set of specific, teachable techniques within a non-judgmental, non-confrontational atmosphere to increase clients’ awareness of the problems and of the consequences and risks associated with the unhealthy behavior in question. MI has a shown robust evidence of effectiveness in improving a range of health behavior problems, including substance use disorders, treatment non-adherence and smoking. MI can be delivered flexibly, in short- or long-term intervention formats.

This is a 2-day virtual training via Zoom consisting of classroom teaching followed by practicing learned skills through partnered role plays.