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Great Lakes Motivational Interviewing Conference

Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Mental Health
Plan to gather on the beautiful University of Wisconsin Madison campus to learn more about the evidence-based practice of motivational interviewing, hone your current skills and network with others | Audience: Helping professionals, student affairs staff, correctional workers, managers, others.
Upcoming Dates

Aug. 6–8, 2025

Madison, WI

In-person

$400.00

Building Motivational Interviewing Competency (In-person Component)

Subject Area: Behavioral Health
This 38-hour belnded course (in-person on UW-Madison campus, live Zoom sessions, anytime Canvas course site) with instructor Laura Saunders, is for participants want to learn/relearn knowlege and skills to reach Motivational Interviewing proficiency. 
Upcoming Dates

Oct. 9, 2025–Dec. 5, 2025

Hybrid

$1,499 The fee includes two practice sessions with a simulated client and instructor feedback, 18 hours of in-person live instruction, 6 hours of live Zoom sessions, and access to an online learner management system for 14 hours of self-paced online work. The course workbook is not included (see summary for details on where to purchase the textbook).

Guiding Advanced Care Planning with Motivational Interviewing

Subject Area: Behavioral Health
This 4–hour course is offered over 2 live webinars with instructors Yasyn Lee, M.D. & Sarah Cameron, MS, CTTS, NBC-HWC. We'll provide a solid grasp of what goes into advance care planning and practice using Motivational Interviewing to jumpstart these important conversations.
Upcoming Dates

Dec. 3–10, 2025

Live online

$149

Building Motivational Interviewing Competency Certificate

Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Motivational Interviewing
This 38-hour blended (online and live Zoom sessions) course with instructors Laura Saunders and Adrienne Allen is for participants wanting to learn or relearn the knowledge and skills necessary to reach MI proficiency. Not sure which MI course is right for you? Check out our MI information page.
Upcoming Dates

April 7, 2026–June 16, 2026

Live online

$1,299 The fee includes two practice sessions with a simulated client and instructor feedback, 12 hours of live Zoom sessions, and access to an online learner management system. The course workbook is not included (see summary for details on where to purchase the textbook).

Advancing Motivational Interviewing

Subject Area: Behavioral Health→Motivational Interviewing
This 20-hour blended (online and live Zoom sessions) course with instructors Laura Saunders and Melody Cole is for learners who want to strengthen their existing MI skillset. Develop strong skills and outline an implementation plan. Not sure which course is right for you? Check out our MI info page.
Upcoming Dates
  • Not scheduled at this time. See page for program description.