Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

There has been considerable research to show that the relationship between the therapist and client accounts for the majority of the variance in therapy outcomes. Motivational interviewing (MI) has been found to be an effective approach to treating alcohol and substance abuse disorders and many other mental health and physical health problems. It is a clinical method or style that is effective in assisting clients to make difficult changes in their lives. It is considered a trans-theoretical model as it is compatible with various theoretical approaches. Learning motivational interviewing can improve client's motivation and therapists' ability to connect with their client and build a better therapeutic relationship. Motivational Interviewing is both client centered and directive. The goal is to discover and enhance a client's intrinsic motivation to change. This workshop will review the Stages of Change and introduce the spirit, principles and strategies of the Motivational Interviewing method.

At the end of this training, participants will be able to:
▻ Describe the fundamental concept of the “spirit” of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and how it is essential to effectively using MI.
▻ Apply the techniques of motivational interviewing, such as reflection, open ended questions, affirmations, and summaries.
▻ Explain why ambivalence is natural, and not “resistance”, and how the therapist can unintentionally elicit “resistance” when they are taking one side of the ambivalence.

W. Keith Sutton, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and director of the Institute for the Advancement of Psychotherapy. Dr. Sutton was introduced to Motivational Interviewing early in his career in the mental health field and it has been a guiding principal ever since. In his work with individual adults, couples, adolescents, and families, he continually uses the principals of motivational interviewing to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, and helping them use their strengths to motivate themselves for change, starting at wherever they may be in their their stage of change.

Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction
9 Lessons
- Learning Objectives
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- On Demand Quiz
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- Part 1 - Introduction (9min 02sec)
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- Part 2 - AB-CBST (6min 13sec)
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- Part 3 - Reflection Diagram Exercise (6min 28sec)
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- Part 4 - Why Motivational Interviewing (3min 26sec)
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- Part 5 - Stages of Change (5min 55sec)
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- Part 6 - New Processes Model (5min 19sec)
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- Untitled lesson
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Section 2 - Role Play Script
3 Lessons
- Part 1 - Role Play 1: Intro Script (3min 49sec)
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- Part 2 - Role Play 1: Script (12min 29sec)
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- Part 3 - Role Play 1: Reflections Script (5min 26sec)
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Section 3 - OARS
2 Lessons
- Part 1 - OARS Case Video (10min 40sec)
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- Part 2 - OARS Case Video Reflection (3min 46sec)
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Section 4 - Role Play Yes / No
3 Lessons
- Part 1 - Role Play 2: Yes/No: Intro (4min 30sec)
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- Part 2 - Role Play 2: Yes No (7min 24sec)
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- Part 3 - Role Play 2: Reflections (3min 23sec)
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Section 5 - DARN CAT
5 Lessons
- Part 1 - DARN CAT (4min 32sec)
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- Part 2 - DARN CAT Case Video (13min 55sec)
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- Part 3 - DARN CAT Case Video Reflections (2min 30sec)
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- Part 4 - DARN CAT Role Play 3 (6min 14sec)
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- Part 5 - DARN CAT Role Play 3: Reflections (2min 36sec)
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Section 6 - Conclusion
1 Lesson
- Part 1 - Concluding Remarks (3min 16sec)
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Motivational Interviewing Resources
2 Lessons
- Practice Sheet
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- PowerPoint Presentation
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Course Wrap-Up
2 Lessons
- Post-Course Test
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- Assessment & Evaluation
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