Dates of this class are 01/08, 15, 22/2019 (Three day class).   
 
Motivational Interviewing (21 hour class) (Prerequisite is Addiction Counseling Skills) Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based practice with widespread use in the field of addiction counseling. MI is a client-centered collaborative counseling style based on client’s CAC Clinical Training Program Division of Behavioral Health Revised January 2012 18 level of motivation and ambivalence about changing behaviors. In this training, participants will learn the model of stages of change, motivational interviewing skills for creating an environment where positive change can occur, and how MI is effective at increasing client engagement, retention, compliance and improving treatment outcomes. Videotaping and feedback will assist the participants in developing a standard level of counseling skills proficiency in MI.