Blended Learning for Ongoing Skill Development
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
- 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.
- 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
It’s 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
Get this private-label Motivational Interviewing training for your agency.
Imagine your organization’s logo proudly displayed on the course dashboard, providing your staff with a smooth, branded training experience.
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.
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.
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 david@thevaralligroup.com 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.
Some Benefits:
New & Continued Learning: Those with no previous experience can gain an extensive foothold of knowledge and know-how by accessing this series. Others with more experience can continue their momentum and transfer learning from previous training.
Effective reinforcement: Beat the “extinction clock” that starts ticking as soon as training ends and threatens newly acquired skills without follow up. Web courses are an excellent way to fortify skills and keep the momentum going.
Easy access: Supports PC or MAC. Courses can be taken via a computer at work, a home computer, laptops, iPad or Tablets, and smartphones are all accessible.
Completion of Continuing Education Units (CEUs): Does your staff have requirements to complete CEU’s on a quarterly or annual basis? If so, let us know your requirements so these courses can be authorized and accepted by your certifying organizations.
Reduced interruption to agency operations: Reduce the length of in-person (classroom-based) training time needed by having staff complete these multiple courses prior to the importation of onsite training. Inform your consultant/trainer of this web-based series so they can tailor their training to synch up with these web-courses.