MI and Victim Advocacy

Special Topics in MI Series Presents:

Motivational Interviewing in Victim Services

What is MI & Victim Advocacy?

In the aftermath of violence and trauma, victims are faced with an exhaustive list of decisions to make and changes to manage. Join Dr. Kate Watson to learn unique ways to apply motivational interviewing skills in your work with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and other forms of power-based violence.

Who Can Register?

Even though the session may be best suited for those who have already learned the basics of motivational interviewing, all are welcome to attend and participate. While victim advocates, child advocates, and family advocates may be most attracted to the session, it is open to anyone who may, through the course of their work, encounter a survivor of trauma.

“You cannot change people,
but you can HELP people by

changing your approach.”

Dr. Kate Watson

Only Trying to Help, 2021

What this course includes:

Real life examples from Dr. Kate Watson, President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy
Information about Motivational Interviewing and the unique ways MI applies in work with survivors
Access to Dr. Watson’s 18-page guide to Motivational Interviewing for Victim Advocates

Course syllabus

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Speaker Bio:

Dr. Kathleen Watson, M.A., Ed.M., DrPH

Kate is the President and Founder of The Advocacy Academy, which is a consulting company focused on the development of skilled victim and family advocates to reduce violence around the world. Through her work with The Advocacy Academy, she has conducted educational workshops in 32 states, 8 countries, and across many fields: healthcare, education, social services, financial advising, victim advocacy, corrections, and leadership. Dr. Watson holds a Master of Education in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University, a Doctorate in Health Policy and Social Justice from Drexel University, and a Certificate of Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. She is an on-going consultant to the Department of Defense, the NFL, and to major television networks. She resides in Philadelphia with her husband and her large extended family.

Continuing Education

MI Center for Change has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7223. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. MI Center for Change is solely responsible for all aspects of the program

MI Center for Change is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MI Center for Change maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

MI Center for Change maintains responsibility for this program and its content. MI Center for Change #1911, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval periods (8/20/25-8/20/28).

All trainers at MI Center for Change are members of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. Click on the logo to check out the MINT website for more info on the MINT!

Regarding other licensures and certifications, you will be provided with a certificate of completion at course completion, with total course hours, objectives, and trainer bio for submission to your licensure board.

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Frequently asked questions

Course Objectives

List two MI methods for work with survivors
Explain the unique ways MI applies in work with survivors

Course objectives

Continuing Education

Receive a certificate for 1.5 hour of CE for completing this course!

For CE, you must watch the video, score a passing grade on the quiz and complete the end of course evaluation.
We do not provide CE certificate for partial completion.
Following the learning session and completion of End of Course evaluation, participants will receive an email with their downloadable CE certificate within 48 hours.
This course is approved by the following providers listed above, or you can view our course syllabus for more details.
Does your board not accept CE from any of our continuing education providers listed above? Upon workshop completion, you will receive a certificate of 1 hour of CE, and we will provide trainer bio and workshop objects to turn in to your board along with your certificate of completion.
Please email admin@micenterforchange.com if you have any questions or concerns.

Check out our complete List of CE Approvals here. MI Center for Change maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Will I keep my access to the materials?

You will have access for 30 days starting on your purchase date. All of the downloadable materials are yours to keep!

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Who do I contact with any queries about this course?

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1.5 Hour Workshop

Motivational Interviewing in Victim Services

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