Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/8722-C-PDAS See upcoming datesSummary
This highly interactive introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI), offered over two days (a three hour live webinar each day), provides the 'what' and 'why' behind this highly sought, evidence-based skill for helping people change and grow. You will build a solid foundation for understanding the 'how' of MI, practice the fundamentals, and create a plan to continue your MI skills development. MI is learned over time, with ongoing instruction, practice and feedback. As such, this course is strongly recommended if you are new to MI, or have had a limited training, as a precursor to the Building MI Competency Certificate and/or MI Advancing Skills course also offered by UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies. If you already have some MI knowledge and skills, consider participating in the Building MI Competency Certificate. If you have intermediate or advanced MI skills, check out our Advancing Motivational Interviewing course. Not sure which course is right for you? Check out our MI information page.
Overview
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Differentiate between directing, following, and guiding approaches and describe why a guiding approach is most effective for those struggling with issues of personal change and growth.
- Explain the spirit of MI and the roles of change talk and intentional active listening skills as key concepts in MI conversations.
- Apply MI skills through practice and self-assessment.
Learner Level: Beginner
Earn Continuing Education Hours
By participating in this class you will earn:
Instructional Hours | 6 |
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units | .6 |
American Psychological Association - Continuing Education Credit | 6 |
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors - Continuing Education Credit Hours | 6 |
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists - Continuing Education Credit Hours | 6 |
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Workers - Continuing Education Credit Hours | 6 |
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Licensed Professional Counselors | 6 |
Upcoming dates
Establishing a Foundation for Motivational Interviewing Skills
Course #: 8722-C-PDAS-8772-25-BH
Fee: $179 For registration assistance: 608-262-2451
continuingstudies.wisc.edu/8722-C-PDAS
Fee
$179
Schedule
2 live sessions; Tuesday, January 28 & Thursday, January 30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Register through: January 24, 2025
All times shown in central time.
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Cancellation Policy
- Cancel three full business days before the class starts and receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
- Cancel less than three business days beforehand, or do not participate, you remain responsible for the entire fee.