Basic Motivational Interviewing (up to 25 participants)

Learn to Evoke Behavior Change Through Conversation: Basic MI Training

Not another boring CE video - this is an active workshop with digital games and participation in small groups. Two half-days of basic training in motivational interviewing for novice therapists and other learners.

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing 
Virtual Training 
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Effective Conversations That Make A Difference-An Overview of MI

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a particular way of having a conversation about change so it is that the client rather than the clinician who voices the arguments for change.  It is a measurable, person-centered approach that provides a framework,  along with skills and strategies for effective conversations.  Participants will leave this interactive webinar with specific skills and strategies that they can put to use immediately.  

Motivational Interviewing is a style of communicating about behavior change. Whether you're a healthcare provider who speaks to patients about quitting smoking or taking medication, or an educator who speaks to students about time management and study skills, or a social worker who speaks to clients about coping skills and substance use, this workshop is for you. Dr. Kate Watson, President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy hosts workshops tailored to the needs of many professionals including, but not limited to those who come from:

Motivational Interviewing is a style of communicating about behavior change. Whether you're a healthcare provider who speaks to patients about quitting smoking or taking medication, or an educator who speaks to students about time management and study skills, or a social worker who speaks to clients about coping skills and substance use, this workshop is for you. Dr. Kate Watson, President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy hosts workshops tailored to the needs of many professionals including, but not limited to those who come from:

This live-online class consisting of four, three hour blocks (9:00 am- 12:00 pm Pacific Time) will allow participants to:

Introduction Course via Zoom

Participants will acquire a solid base of M.I. Theory, explore M.I. spirit, investigate opening strategies, intervention traps, negotiate resistance, develop and integrate skills and techniques to progress competency. This course will benefit professionals working with people where behaviour change would be favourable. This course has been awarded 12 CPD points with the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI).

Introduction Course via Zoom

Participants will acquire a solid base of M.I. Theory, explore M.I. spirit, investigate opening strategies, intervention traps, negotiate resistance, develop and integrate skills and techniques to progress competency. This course will benefit professionals working with people where behaviour change would be favourable. This course has been awarded 12 CPD points with the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI).

Introduction Course via Zoom

Participants will acquire a solid base of M.I. Theory, explore M.I. spirit, investigate opening strategies, intervention traps, negotiate resistance, develop and integrate skills and techniques to progress competency. This course will benefit professionals working with people where behaviour change would be favourable. This course has been awarded 12 CPD points with the Addiction Counsellors of Ireland (ACI).