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This course is a specialized training that will combine the skills and techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Basic: The first day will provide an overview of the research and efficacy of MI as an evidence-based practice, as well as how to implement MI in clinical practices. During this training, participants will practice MI techniques and learn how MI can enhance clients rapport and possibly improve patient outcomes. The training is open to providers who want experience in: using MI methods in clinical settings, understanding basic principles and facilitating counseling groups, and training others in MI skills and group facilitation methods.

Intermediate: The second day will highlight techniques and support practitioners as they develop a deeper understanding of how people change. Using video, demonstrations, and practice skills, the course will instruct on how to resolve ambivalence, develop discrepancy, tip the decisional balance, and evoke change talk.