Motivational Interviewing 1

You will develop an overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI) practice, and how MI can be used to assist clients in building motivation towards change and in strengthening commitment. Topics include understanding and facilitating change; overview of strategies for working with clients at each level of readiness for change; use of empathic counselling skills; working with resistance, ambivalence, and developing change plans. (FormerlyAD204)