Workshop Description

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, evidence-based, goal-oriented method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence with the individual. This active, skill-building workshop provides participants with knowledge of the spirit and micro skills of the model, and provides opportunities to practice the approach. Participants will complete the workshop with a good understanding of MI and are encouraged to take the Intermediate and Advanced MI workshops to develop proficiency in this method.

Learning Level: Introductory

Learning Objectives:

Following this presentation, participants will be able to:

  • Describe several core concepts of Motivational Interviewing.
  • Demonstrate the various micro skills of Motivational Interviewing.
  • Evaluate the use of Motivational Interviewing skills in conversation and provide constructive feedback.

Audience: Helping professionals at all levels of education including, but not limited to, mental health counselors, social workers, substance use counselors, and rehabilitation counselors.

Presenter: Roberta Enright, MS, MA

Cost & Format: This is a free webinar hosted on Zoom.

CEUs: This course has been pre-approved for 6 CEUs by the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors, Allied Mental Health Practitioners, and Social Work. Additionally, this course has been approved for 6 CEUs toward motivational interviewing for Vermont Recovery Coaches by the Vermont Recovery Education Committee (VREC). View full CEU and certificate information here.

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September 17, 2026 8:00 AM