This training , which has a prerequisite of at least four hours of Motivational-Interviewing training, will discuss further this effective approach in the treatment of substance abuse, dual diagnosis, and other challenging symptoms and provide participants with an opportunity to explore creative ways of integrating these approaches into an effective therapeutic intervention. During this one-day workshop, participants will be offered a brief review, and practice of, Motivational Interviewing spirit and some basic skills, and an overview of what's important.

The Focus Series: An Advanced Motivational Interviewing Online Training

Deepen your MI skills.

The Focus Series: An Advanced Motivational Interviewing Online Training

Deepen your MI skills.

The Focus Series: An Advanced Motivational Interviewing Online Training

Deepen your MI skills.

The Focus Series: An Advanced Online Motivational Interviewing Training

Deepening your MI Skills: A Virtual Community of Practice Approach

Experience the value and joy of furthering your MI skills in a virtual Community of Practice context. This Learning Community will meet for five weekly 75-minute sessions with a format that will include a brief centering practice, description and/or review of between session work, active practice with a new exercise or topic, smaller breakout groups to further refine skills and receive/offer guidance, and an opportunity to debrief and assign upcoming between session activities.

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This workshop is for professionals who already practice MI skills in their work. Participants in this training will have the opportunity to discuss their clinical challenges, to receive feedback on their skills from peer learners, and to find one’s own voice within the style of Motivational Interviewing.  This workshop (conducted completely online) is designed as a full day of practice.  There is little to no didactic learning/ lecture in this workshop.