MI Special Topics Series Presents:
Evolution of Motivational Interviewing: History and Theory
What is the History and Theory of Motivational Interviewing?
We will journey through time to explore how various psychological theories have influenced the inception and development of motivational interviewing (MI). Where does MI come from? Bill Miller has likened MI to “remembering” something we already know. MI doesn’t subscribe to one theory, but could be seen as “cherry-picking” the most effective and efficient philosophies and practices from a variety of theoretical approaches. Many who learn MI identify overlaps in other modalities they use, like Solution Focused Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy. MINT member Dr. Janis Crawford completed her doctoral dissertation on a depth psychological perspective of motivational interviewing – an investigation of unconscious contributions to the evolution of the definition and methods used in MI
Who Can Register?
Any helping professional interested in learning more about the history and theory of Motivational Interviewing! Even though the session may be best suited for those who are already familiar with the basics of Motivational Interviewing, all are welcome to attend and participate.
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After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
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Identify concepts from the first, second, third, and fourth forces of psychology that parallel tenants of motivational interviewing.
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Describe the evolution of motivational interviewing as suggested by the titles and content of the graduating text editions.
Speaker Bio:
Janis Crawford PhD, LPC, ACS
Janis Crawford, LLC provides psychotherapy, clinical supervision, consultation, training, and technical assistance to human services professionals and organizations. She proposed and consulted on the implementation of motivational interviewing training within the Wyoming Department of Corrections pre-service academy. She presently coordinates a state-wide project funded by the Oregon Health Authority. The ETC (education toward certification) Program, offers 170 hours of free education to professionals in rural and frontier Oregon who seek the addiction counseling credential. Her doctoral dissertation, “Transformative Communication: A Depth Psychological Perspective of Motivational Interviewing” reveals common threads among tenants of motivational interviewing and psychoanalytic theories that enhance communication education for adult learners. She currently teaches motivational interviewing and theories of counseling for the Addiction Counseling Department at Portland Community College, for which she authored an accessible and brief learning guide. Motivational Interviewing: Leveling Up (2022) is available as an eBook through Kendall Hunt publishing. Despite her need to succeed, Janis enjoys singing with her son’s guitar riffs, and loves to camp and travel.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Course Objectives
- Identify concepts from the first, second, third, and fourth forces of psychology that parallel tenants of motivational interviewing.
- Describe the evolution of motivational interviewing as suggested by the titles and content of the graduating text editions.
What Continuing Education is available?
Receive a certificate for 1 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 continuing education 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? 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.
Check out our complete List of CE Approvals here. Those not mentioned in the course syllabus do not apply to this course. MI Center for Change maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
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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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Evolution of MI: History and Theory
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