Course curriculum

    1. Introduction Video

    2. Motivational Interviewing

    3. Learner's Guide

    4. Meet The Instructors: Sandy

    5. Meet The Instructors: Lisa

    6. Meet The Instructors: David

    7. Download the Full Learner's Guide

    1. Spirit of MI Introductory Video - Part 1

    2. Video - Brene Brown on Empathy

    3. Spirit of MI Introductory Video - Part 2

    4. The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    5. PACE

    6. PACE: Partnership

    7. PACE: Acceptance

    8. PACE: Compassion

    9. PACE: Empowerment

    10. VALUES

    11. RADICAL ACCEPTANCE

    12. Spirit of MI Learners Guide Exercises

    1. Four Tasks Instructional Video

    2. The Flow of MI

    3. ENGAGING

    4. FOCUSING

    5. EVOKING

    6. PLANNING

    7. In Summary

    1. OARS Instructional Video

    2. MI CORE SKILLS

    3. Let's break down each component of OARS:

    4. Open Ended Questions

    5. Affirmations

    6. Reflections

    7. Reflections Examples - part 1

    8. Reflections Examples - part 2

    9. Reflections Examples - part 3

    10. Summary

    11. Readiness Ruler

    12. OARS Learner Guide Exercises

    13. OARS Understanding Assessment

    1. SKILLFUL INFORMATION/ADVICE GIVING – ASK, OFFER, ASK

    2. FIXING REFLEX

    3. The Righting Reflex in Motivational Interviewing

    4. AMBIVALENCE VIDEO

    5. SUPPORTING AUTONOMY

    6. Nuts and Bolts Learners Guide Exercises

    7. The Nuts And Bolts Quiz

    1. DARN-CAT Instructional Video

    2. CHANGE TALK

    3. SEVEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHANGE TALK

    4. SEVEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHANGE TALK, cont.

    5. SKILLFUL WAYS OF EVOKING CHANGE TALK

    6. RESPONDING TO SUSTAIN TALK

    7. RESPONDING TO DISCORD

    8. EMPHASIZING AUTONOMY

    9. DARN-CAT Learners Guide Exercises

About this course

  • $135.00
  • 60 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Motivational Interviewing Training

Forge trust. Foster motivation. Fuel Change and Growth.

In this Motivational Interviewing (MI) training, learn an evidenced-based conversation style that fosters motivation for change and growth.  

 

With over 40 years of research and 1,800 clinical trials, studies show MI gets better results and outcomes than the standard alternatives—even with complex cases and mandated clients.  

 

This self-paced, online MI training will teach you the most up-to-date foundational approaches to facilitate change and assist you in being more confident and effective as a helper. Inside, get the practical conversation skills to transform client  

  • - discord into collaboration,  

  • - ambivalence into motivation, and  

  • - blaming into empowerment. 

 

Explore the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing (partnership, acceptance, compassion, empowerment) and OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries). Learn to blend this MI training with trauma-informed care, a person-centered lens, and strength-based engagement.  

 

Available 24/7, this on-demand course includes expertly designed lessons, demonstrations, and exercises led by skilled members of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) with lived MI experience in numerous fields, including mental health, substance use disorder, and criminal justice. 

 

It also includes learning guides and quizzes to build confidence and competence in MI.  

 

 *This MI Training is based on the latest edition of Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow and addresses the application of MI across fields, including healthcare, education, mental health, social services, criminal justice, restorative justice, and anywhere conversations of change take place.   

Course Goals

  • Use MI as an effective, evidence-based communication style to foster supportive client relationships.

  • Discover the MI conversation skills that inspire positive attitudes about change and growth.

  • Integrate the Spirit, Four Tasks, and Skills of MI into a person-centered approach to your work with others.

  • Explore ways to identify ambivalence and help clients find their motivations for change. st

  • Get current on the newest MI model and research, including crucial person-centered language and critical perspective shifts.

Who Should Take This MI Training?

This course is right for professionals and helpers who want to…

  • Feel confident and effective in fostering conditions for change

  • Integrate the spirit of MI with trauma-informed care

  • Refresh their MI skills with the most current model and research

  • Improve listening and conversation skills to strengthen trust, rapport, engagement, and client retention

  • Rekindle joy and satisfaction in their careers

Discover your potential, starting today

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This course is also perfect for organizations that need to…

  • Onboard new staff with fidelity to MI for a consistent agency culture

  • Increase client engagement and retention, even with mandated individuals

  • Enhance internal communications for better supervisors and staff relationships

  • Decrease employee burnout, empathy fatigue, and turnover

  • Provide employees with practical, evidence-based conversation skills that lead to long-term employee satisfaction and resilience

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What You’ll Learn

  • Module 1: The Spirit of Motivational Interview

    Explore the Spirit of MI and PACE to cultivate positive, healthy internal beliefs about your clients and set the foundation for supportive relationships.

  • Module 2: The 4 Tasks

    Learn the simple, step-by-step MI process to bring ease and joy to your work with others—even mandated clients.

  • Module 3: OARS

    Develop person-centered listening skills to build a culture of safety where clients can identify motivations, explore ambivalence, and make desired, healthy changes in their thinking and behavior.

  • Module 4: The Nuts & Bolts

    Differentiate between the most current, person-empowered vocabulary and mindsets of Motivational Interviewing from past models.

  • Module 5: DARN Cat

    Tune your ear to hear and strengthen talk that motivates change while softening language that sustains the status quo.

What makes this MI Training different?

  • Focus on building relationships that improve engagement, lead to retention, and foster change that lasts.

  • Focus on the critical changes to the MI model from the 4th edition of William R. Miller Stephen Rollnick’s book Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow.

  • Focus on integrating new skills into prior learning and experiences. Learn from adult education authorities and expertly designed learning modules.

  • Focus on an interdisciplinary approach and taught by subject matter experts and MINT trainers with experience in mental health, criminal justice, substance use disorder, and beyond. [Insert headshots & bios]

Guarantee

Register for this foundation course at no risk. Your satisfaction and confidence is our goal and guarantee. If you complete the course, implement its evidence-based skills, and don’t see the results you’d expect, contact us.

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What Continuing Education Credits are Available?

Earn four continuing education units through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) for:

  • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC)
  • Credentialed Prevention Professionals (CPP)
  • Credentialed Prevention Specialists (CPS)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How do I use this training?

    You’ll gain instant access to your course and a free learning guide when you enroll. You’ll begin with a brief introduction. Then, view each lesson and complete the related exercises to build confidence and improve your competence in MI.

  • Do I need to be online at specific times?

    Great news! No. This training is an asynchronous, self-paced course you complete at times convenient for you.

  • What accommodations does this course have?

    Inside the course, you’ll find a variety of accommodations, including video lessons with transcripts, hands-on exercises, skills demonstrations, learning guides, and quizzes. We are committed to accessibility for all students. Contact [email protected] to request additional accommodations.

  • What’s the enrollment fee?

    The cost for Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training is $135.

  • How do I earn CEs for this course?

    Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors, Prevention Providers, and Prevention Specialists can earn 4 continuing education units through New York State OASAS. To receive the CE credits, you must complete each part of the training, click on each handout, answer the quiz questions correctly, and complete the course evaluation. If you do not answer the questions correctly, review the materials and re-take the quizzes. A CE certificate will be emailed once you complete the requirements.

  • How long will I have access to the course?

    You’ll have one year of access to the content so you can pace your learning. We recommend completing it as soon as possible so you can start fostering change-making conversations in your work with others. You have an entire year to return to the content to reinforce your understanding, clarify your questions, and refine your skills.

  • Where do I start?

    Click on one of the “Enroll Now” buttons to get started. You’ll then be directed to create an account to make your purchase using the security and ease of Thinkific. Then, check your inbox for instant access to your self-paced, on-demand course and free learning guide.

  • How do I private label this training for my organization and staff?

    We can’t wait to customize this training to meet the specific needs of your staff! From training hundreds of staff members and volunteers, we know Motivational Interviewing will improve their job satisfaction, reduce employee turnover, and improve your organizational outcomes with clients. Get started today.

Motivational Interviewing Training

Forge trust. Foster motivation. Fuel Change and Growth.

Enroll Now | $135