Fall 2020

Recorded Motivational Interviewing Lessons

The course opens August 17, 2020 to start watching the modules. You may access content and materials at any time. Students should watch each Lesson before participating in the related, live online practice session. Course closes January 16, 2021.

*We are not responsible for any participants phone charges/overages/internet usage*

Live Active Practice Interactive Workshops

Location: Anywhere with a wired internet connection.
Required: landline/cell phone/computer/mic/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 - September 8, 2020

The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing and Introduction to OARS

Session 2 - September 29, 2020

Developing Motivational Interviewing Skills: OARS

Session 3 - October 20, 2020

Evoking Change Talk

Session 4 - November 17, 2020

Responding to Sustain Talk and Managing Discord

Session 5 - December 8, 2020

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 Training

To 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