BRWN-071 - Understanding and Practicing Motivational Interviewing
Registration deadline: May 23rd
This course will be held in person at the Brown School with asynchronous work in Canvas/WUEx. Access to a computer/laptop with internet access is required.
15 CEUs (13 Live | 2 Self Study)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical method designed to help people resolve ambivalence about change by evoking intrinsic motivation and commitment. This course will review the basic spirit, principles, and strategies of MI, particularly ways to evoke change talk and handle resistance. Participants will be given the opportunity to practice the skills in the classroom setting. The use of MI in conjunction with other counseling styles and interventions will also be discussed.
Class size is limited to 25.
$399 General Admission with Early Bird Discount* ($650 after April 30th)
$349 Non-profit/Education/Government Employees with Early Bird Discount* ($450 after April 30th)
*Applicable discount can be applied during checkout.
This class will include both degree-seeking graduate students and practicing professionals. Individuals registering through Professional Development will receive continuing education units - but not academic credit - for the class.
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Learner Outcomes
- Gain introductory knowledge and skills of the fundamental elements of Motivational Interviewing.
- Learn how to assess and enhance motivational factors in clients.
- Explore autonomy as it applies to the behavior change process in motivational interviewing.
- Learn principles of motivational interviewing to apply to various programs, treatments, and populations.