2023-24 SEASON - Motivational Interviewing Training (IN PERSON)

***Please note the session you are registering for will be held IN PERSON. There may be some safety protocols required for this program and we encourage you to read the information below in detail.***

ABOUT THE COURSE

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. Develop the spirit and practice of MI designed to explore and resolve ambivalence to change.

Watch this short video to give you a taste of what Motivational Interviewing is – watch now

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• • Define what Motivational Interviewing is
  • Understanding the Motivational Interviewing Spirit
  • Understanding the Four Processes: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning
  • Recognizing and responding to Change Talk
  • Practicing and applying core skills: Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries

TARGET AUDIENCE

• • Adults 18+
  • People working in mental health and/or addictions field

COURSE DETAILS (dates & times)

Duration: 2 Consecutive Days,

Fall Session Breakdown: (both days must be attended to complete)

• • Day 1: Sept 20, 2023 - from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• • Day 2: Sept 21, 2023- from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Winter Sessions Breakdown: (both days must be attended to complete)

• • Day 1: January 18, 2024 - from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• • Day 2: January 19, 2024- from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• • Day 1: March 26, 2024 - from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• • Day 2: March 27, 2024- from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Spring Session #2 Breakdown: (both days must be attended to complete)

• • Day 1: June 18, 2024 - from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• • Day 2: June 19, 2024- from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Cost: $355 per participant

***COVID PROTOCOLS***

***Please note the session you have registered for will be held IN PERSON. At this time, we have lifted most of the COVID restrictions in the classroom, however if the situation changes, we will make you aware of any necessary COVID protocols prior to your event. Please note, we are asking participants to maintain distancing while in class as much as possible.

If you are feeling sick, have any symptoms or think you MAY have COVID, please do not attend training and the Learning & Development team will work with you to transfer or refund your registration.

In addition, should the COVID situation worsen prior to your training event, the method of training may revert to online via Zoom. All participants will be given advanced notice.