Description

In this micro-course, you will examine how to create a relationship with the client where the counselor can leverage their partnership to guide a client to recognize and resolve their ambivalence while remaining open to change. You will define what motivational interviewing is, explain its component parts, and demonstrate how it can be used to help clients struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs) and addiction behavior disorders (ABDs).

Related Learning: This micro-course is also part of the APRA2000 - The Practice of Addiction Counseling Learning Path. Learn more.

What You Will Learn

In this micro-course, you will learn to:

Explore the history of motivational interviewing (MI) as a communication strategy.
Describe how stages of change and motivational interviewing (MI) are used collaboratively.
Identify motivational interviewing (MI) tools that can help the clinician meet the client where they are at.
Discuss how motivational interviewing (MI) can be used to increase positive treatment outcomes.

Eligibility

Must be 18 Years or older

Refund Policy

You will have 24 hours to request a full refund after purchase. A refund will not be issued if you have already earned the course badge or certificate, or if more than 25% of the course content has been completed.

Accreditation

This professional development offering has been approved by Walden University, a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for 5 CEs. Walden University (NAADAC Provider #72251) is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

Applicable NAADAC counselor skill groups: Clinical Intake and Screening, Clinical Assessment, Treatment Plan, Counseling Services, Case Management, and Discharge and Continuing Care