Intro to MI (Virtual)
Motivational Interviewing is a style of communicating about behavior change. Whether you're a healthcare provider who speaks to patients about quitting smoking or taking medication, or an educator who speaks to students about time management and study skills, or a social worker who speaks to clients about coping skills and substance use, this workshop is for you.
In a full-day introductory workshop, participants will learn the basic concepts related to Motivational Interviewing: Empowerment, compassion, partnership, acceptance. Participants will also practice the four basic skills of MI: Open ended questioning, affirming, reflective listening, and summarizing.
Learning Objectives:
Define Motivational Interviewing
Give an example of ambivalence
Distinguish between change talk and sustain talk
List the 4 elements of the relational component of MI: Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Demonstrate the 4 basic skills of MI: Open ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries.
