MI combines a person-entered counseling style with methods of motivational psychology to help people prepare for change.
Changing problematic behaviors involves more than simply giving a person information. It is more a matter of creating a short conversation that quickly finds the person's reasons for change. Motivational Interviewing (MI) uses a person-centered approach to help people prepare for change by exploring and resolving there ambivalence about changing conditions such as:
- medication adherence
- physical activity
- drug and alcohol use
- smoking
- diet
- sexual safety
MI was developed by Bill Miller (University of New Mexico) and Steve Rollnick (University of Wales). Their book, Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change, is now in its second edition. Numerous randomized trials show that MI is one of the most promising ways of getting behavioral change. The following trainings in Motivational Interviewing are tailored to specific types of providers.
Motivational Interviewing: A Short Course for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clinicians
This training program teaches participants what Motivational Interviewing (MI) is and is not. It will demonstrate various MI techniques and provide opportunities for participants to practice MI skills in private dyads with fellow participants.
Participants in this two-day training will learn the basic principles and strategies of MI, recognize and elicit "change talk," and respond effectively to resistance. Utilizing practical tools, participants will practice using them to enhance their treatment of clients with mental illnesses, substance abuse issues, and/or emotional distressful situations.
Next Training:
To be announced
For questions call Eddie Edmondson at (206) 744-1751