Motivational Interviewing is a style of communication designed to strengthen one's motivation for change. When applied in clinical settings, motivational interviewing enhances patient-centered care and facilitates the identification and expression of patient values. This session will serve as a primer to motivational interviewing for beginners, and offer experiential exercises for advanced practitioners to sharpen their existing skills. Examples of clinical content used for this session will include substance use disorders and other chronic illnesses found within integrated medical settings. 

By the end of this session, learners will be able to:

• Describe the importance of the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing

• Apply foundational skills (Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries)

• Recognize ways of identifying and responding to change talk

TIME: 8:30-10:30am
WHERE: Zoom (register to get the link)
COST: $40 REGISTER