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 a review of the spirit and micro skills of MI, and focuses on using the strategies of the model to elicit change talk in conversation. Participants will integrate the spirit, skills, and strategies in practice conversations.
Learning Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: Attendees must have previously taken a course in introductory or basic MI that covers the spirit and skills.
Learning Objectives:
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of Motivational Interviewing skills in live conversation
- Elicit change talk in practice conversations using Motivational Interviewing strategies
- Provide coaching and feedback to fellow participants on their use of Motivational Interviewing
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: Bob Jope
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 the following professions: Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors, Allied Mental Health Practitioners, and Social Work. View full CEU and certificate information here.
Please Note: Registration is not automatic; individuals working in substance use prevention and/or in the substance use continuum of care will be prioritized for registration. Additionally, registrants must have already taken an introductory motivational interviewing course to take Intermediate MI. Those fitting the criteria above will be approved on a first come, first served basis. You will receive an email indicating whether your registration was approved. Additionally, a waitlist will be established. Please email eberger@neias.org with any questions.