Classroom Course » Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction & Beyond (WebEx)

This virtual course will provide an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based practice based on person-centered counseling principles. MI is used in an array of healthcare settings and provides the treating professional with the core skills and principles to appropriately respond and engage the individual toward behavior change. Motivational Interviewing is a powerful and effective tool to help individuals discover their own reasons for behavior change.

1.     Define Motivational Interviewing

2.     Describe the three primary goals of Motivational Interviewing

3.     Identify the type of change talk as either preparatory or mobilizing change talk

4.     Process Motivational Interview techniques of reflective listening and asking questions to scenarios

5.     Distinguish between the four tasks that practitioners can use to guide a Motivational Interview

Behavioral Health Professionals/healthcare workers, social workers, counselors/therapists.

1.    This is a 2 day training session

Instructional Strategies

• Guided discussion
• Individual and group brainstorm
• Individual and group activities
• Course MI review

Requirements for Successful Completion

1. Participants are expected to attend and actively participate throughout the entire course to receive CEUs.

2. Participants must also complete the pre- and post-tests at the start and end of the training.

3. Participants must log in to Webex via Desktop or Laptop (using a mobile device such a tablet or cellphone is prohibited) to receive continuing education (CE).

4. Please enter first and last name associated with your account.

5. Please allow 10-15 working days after the training for attendance processing.

Questions may be directed to the DBH Training Institute at dbh.training@dc.gov

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