MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING BASICS

Course Description:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered communication style designed to strengthen an individual’s own motivation and commitment to change. This recorded training offers a solid foundation in the core principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing, making it ideal for counselors, healthcare providers, coaches, social workers, and anyone in a helping profession.

Through engaging video lessons, real-world examples, and guided exercises, you’ll learn how to use MI to support behavior change, enhance client engagement, and reduce resistance in conversations. Whether you’re new to MI or seeking a refresher, this course empowers you with practical tools you can apply immediately in your practice.

What You’ll Learn:

• The spirit and principles of Motivational Interviewing (partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation)

• The core communication skills of MI (OARS: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing)

• How to identify and respond to change talk and sustain talk

• The four processes of MI: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning

• Strategies to reduce resistance and build intrinsic motivation

Key Benefits:

• ✅ Flexible Learning: Learn at your own pace with unlimited access to recorded content.

• ✅ Foundational Skills: Gain confidence in using MI techniques in real conversations.

• ✅ Enhanced Client Outcomes: Improve motivation and behavior change outcomes across various populations.

• ✅ Evidence-Based Approach: Based on scientifically validated techniques used globally in healthcare, addiction, and counseling.

• ✅ Practical Applications: Learn how to apply MI in everyday interactions, assessments, and therapeutic settings.

• ✅ Certificate of Completion: Demonstrate your learning and enhance your professional profile.

• ✅ Ideal for Beginners: No prior experience in MI required.