Note: This course is for Alaska State tribal organizations, pre-professionals, chemical dependency counselors and others who provide care for Indigenous communities.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a transformative, evidence-based approach that empowers individuals to navigate change by tapping into their intrinsic motivation. This free 2-day online workshop provides participants with essential skills to facilitate meaningful conversations, grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect for autonomy. Whether you're new to MI or seeking to enhance your expertise, this interactive training will provide you with the skills to foster change, strengthen connections, and harness the transformative potential of neuroplasticity.

Day 1: Outline MI Foundations
1. Define Motivational Interviewing.
2. Demonstrate the four key skills of Motivational Interviewing.
3. Describe methods to build rapport using the spirit of MI.

Day 2: Intermediate Techniques and Integrating MI Through a Cultural Lens
4. Identify and strengthen change talk.
5. Identify and soften sustain talk and resistance.
6. Describe the neurobiological processes involved in behavioral change.
7. Apply MI through a cultural lens.
8. Develop strategies for addressing cultural differences in MI conversations.

This workshop meets the 16-hour MI requirements for CDC certification in the state of Alaska and is approved for 12 NAADAC CEs.