A Taste of Motivational Interviewing (2024)
Course Description:
The Taste of Motivational Interviewing (MI) course provides an overview of the basic concepts of Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based conversational set of skills that helps people resolve ambivalence and become more internally motivated to make a behavior change. Motivational Interviewing is therefore an essential and valuable intervention tool for people working in Vocational Rehabilitation. Each MI concept is introduced through casual dialogue to make the concepts user-friendly. This course aims to:
- Introduce the 'Spirit' of MI in order to illustrate how MI conversations should feel.
- Describe the foundational 'Skills' of MI to provide a launching point for skill development.
- Describe the four 'Processes' of MI to show how to apply some of the MI skills within a larger conversational strategy.
Each MI concept is visually diagrammed to illustrate how the different elements fit together. Research studying how people best learn Motivational Interviewing indicates that it often requires in-person practice and follow-up feedback for people to develop and sustain MI skills. This course is meant to provide a launching point from which the process of in-person training, practice, and skill development can occur.
Who Should Take This Course:
- VR professionals
- Counselors
- Healthcare providers
- Anyone interested in learning Motivational Interviewing skills
About the Presenters:
Dr. Trevor Manthey presents this course with questions posed by Linda Hedenblad. Dr. Manthey is an expert in the field of Motivational Interviewing and has extensive experience in teaching and applying MI in various settings.
Enroll Now:
Explore the basics of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and enhance your practice. Enroll in A Taste of Motivational Interviewing (2024) today and earn a certificate of completion or CRC credits.
You will be prompted to complete a quiz at the end of the training and must pass with 90% accuracy to satisfy requirements for a Certificate of Completion and/or CRC Certificate.