Motivational Interviewing
Overview
The Motivational Interviewing course equips addiction‑focused professionals with the core spirit, principles, and evidence‑based strategies of Motivational Interviewing to enhance client engagement and support meaningful behavior change.
Participants learn to cultivate a collaborative, person‑centred counselling style that strengthens intrinsic motivation through skills such as reflective listening, evoking change talk, navigating ambivalence, and responding to resistance with compassion and skill.
Emphasizing practical application, the course provides opportunities to integrate Motivational Interviewing techniques into real‑world scenarios, empowering counsellors to foster stronger therapeutic alliances and promote client‑driven progress and effective practice.
Training Hours by Domain
Applies to Certifications
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist - Family (CPRS-F)
- Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialist (iFPRS)
- Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional
- Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
- Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor (CCDC)
- Registered Peer Supervisor (RPS)