Spring 2021
Recorded Motivational Interviewing Lessons
You may access content and materials at any time. Students should watch each Lesson before participating in the related, live online practice session (know as Learning Labs).
*We are not responsible for any participants phone charges/overages/internet usage*
Live Active Practice Interactive Workshops
- Location: Anywhere with a robust internet connection.
- Required: An internet-connected device with a mic and speakers
- International Students: Please be sure to let us know the location you will be calling in from; we will give you a toll-free international call-in number; a landline may be needed to avoid cell phone carrier fees in many countries--please check with your carrier.
All sessions run on Tuesdays, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Eastern Time
Session 1 - February 9, 2021
The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing and Introduction to OARSSession 2 - February 23, 2021
Developing Motivational Interviewing Skills: OARSSession 3 - March 16, 2021
Evoking Change TalkSession 4 - April 6, 2021
Responding to Sustain Talk and Managing DiscordSession 5 - April 27, 2021
Developing a Change Plan and Consolidating Patient Commitment *you are allowed to miss one of the above learning labs and still remain full course credit Additional Required Individual TrainingTo receive a certificate for the course all learners must complete two Acting Patient Encounters and two Individual Coaching Sessions. Each of these individual learning experiences is completed by telephone. (Instructions on how to schedule will be provided during the first session.) These are part of the requirements of the course, if you miss a call you will not receive credit for the course.
Acting Patient Encounter 1: Completed between Group Learning Sessions 1 and 2
Individual Coaching Session 1: Completed 2-4 weeks after Acting Patient Encounter 1
Acting Patient Encounter 2: Completed within 30 days following Group Learning Session 5
Individual Coaching Session 2: Completed 2-4 weeks after Acting Patient Encounter 2