Mastering the Principles of Motivational Interviewing

Training Description:

The Motivational Interviewing approach has been researched extensively in diverse settings, including primary care, mental health, addictions, education, and facilities under the Department of Corrections. Continuously evolving MI strategies have necessitated ongoing education for all types of healthcare workers.

This 3.5-hour online course is designed to help a variety of behavioral health professionals interested in learning the basic MI principles to translate that knowledge into practice. There are two parts to the training with instructions for practice between Part 1 and Part 2. The modules will review the four processes, spirit of MI, person-centered communications skills, change and sustain talk, approaches to people who are “resistant” to change, practice activities and recommendations for continuous learning.

Training Objectives:

After participating in this training, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain a rationale for the use of motivational interviewing
  2. Describe the four processes and four skills of motivational interviewing
  3. Describe common scenarios in which motivational interviewing is appropriate and where it is not

Continuing Education Credits:

DisciplineApproval Statement
Licensed Social Worker
Licensed PsychologistCE credits for psychologists are provided by the Spiritual Competency Academy (SCA) which is co-sponsoring this program. The Spiritual Competency Academy is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Spiritual Competency Academy maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For questions about receiving your Certificate of Attendance, contact Berkshire AHEC at hbruno@berkshireahec.org. For questions about CE, contact Spiritual Competency Academy at info@spiritualcompetencyacademy.com. 3.5 CE Hour(s).
MA Licensed Mental Health CounselorThis program has been approved for 3.5 Category I MaMHCA hours for re-licensure in accordance with 262 CMR. MEACP Authorization 24-0897.
MA Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
MA Registered Nurse
MA Licensed Marriage and Family TherapistThis activity has been certified by NEAFAST on behalf of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Allied Mental Health & Human Services Professions, for LMFT professional continuing education. Certification PC- 042516.
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Please allow 3-4 weeks for email delivery of any CE Credit certificates from Berkshire AHEC, the CE Credit provider.