The introduction to Motivational Interviewing workshop is a hands-on 3 day workshop where you learn both theory and practicing basic Motivational Interviewing skills, in a supportive, small group setting in beautiful Portland, Oregon. Your workshop leader is Michael Fulop, a Portland-based clinical psychologist, MI trainer, and a MINT member. This introductory MI workshop is ideal for psychologists, nurse practitioners, graduate students, counselors, diabetes educators, drug and alcohol counselors, MD's, and undergraduates interested in learning MI. You receive an MI Learning Guide, slides, and will get a chance to network with other MI practitioners.
Intro to MI Workshop Learning Objectives
- Understand the Mindset and Heart-set of MI
- Learn the four basic MI processes
- Begin to Learn OARS skills
- Learn the basics of Change Talk and Sustain Talk
- Learn how to roll with "resistance"
- Develop self-directed MI learning plan
Class/Workshop Learning Methods
- Interactions and discussions
- Some didactic presentation
- MI videos from various settings
- Practice MI skill development
- MI Skill Building Exercises
- Role Playing and Real Playing