Introductory Online C. Owens

Motivational Interviewing: Essential Elements Motivational interviewing (MI) has long been established as a clinical style that leads to better engagement and positive outcomes. Before MI techniques can be effectively utilized, however, helpers must first embrace vital, foundational aspects of the approach. This training will cover factors that are commonly seen in behavior change efforts, including awareness, ambivalence and relapse. Additionally, the underlying philosophy, or spirit, of MI will be emphasized, along with other important helper factors. This training will involve interactive applications of essential MI elements and can serve as an introduction to MI for beginning helpers, as well as a refresher for seasoned practitioners. Learning Objectives By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• List at least three factors related to human behavior change.
• Describe the underlying spirit of MI, along with other important therapeutic factors that are associated with positive outcomes.
• Discuss core features of MI as an evidence-based clinical style.

CE Credits:
APA-3; CPRP-3; LSW/LCSW/LPC/LMFT-3; NBCC-3; PA Act48-3; PCB-3; PSNA-3; IACET-.3