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Motivational Interviewing in Life & Health Coaching
What is MI in Life & Health Coaching
In this engaging training, we’ll first briefly explore the nuances of coaching, particularly focusing on the distinction between credentialed coaching and other coaching practices. We will delve into how this coaching approach builds upon the foundation of Motivational Interviewing (MI) theory and methods.
Using insights from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF), we will illustrate how the MI spirit and skills are seamlessly integrated into the scope of effective coaching practices. We’ll examine how MI in coaching supports the coach’s role of partnering with people to facilitate growth rather than providing treatment. We’ll also look at how we use reflective listening and powerful questioning in MI-consistent coaching. To wrap up, we’ll highlight the most crucial attitude and skill of MI-consistent coaching: empathic reflective listening. We will showcase real-life examples of how coaches foster change talk (not sustain talk) and why this aspect is vital for successful coaching outcomes.
Who Can Register?
Any helping professional interested in learning more about Motivational Interviewing Life & Health Coaching! This is suitable for beginner through advanced MI learners.
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
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Explain how the MI spirit and skills are a foundation for professional coaching.
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Identify the importance of listening for, strengthening, and inviting change talk in a coaching conversation.
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$27
Speaker Bio:
Cecilia Lanier, M.Ed., NBC-HWC
Cecilia Lanier is a National Board-certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), a life coach, and an IFS-informed coach trainee (Internal Family Systems). She coaches in private practice and also serves as a coach for patients from various Functional Medicine and Integrative clinics. She is a course facilitator and faculty member in the coach training program at her alma mater, Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA).
Cecilia earned her master’s degree in educational leadership/administration at the University of Alabama in Birmingham, as well as the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification. She has 25 years of experience as an educator and found her deepest passion in coaching fellow teachers during the final years of her teaching career. A personal transformation inspired her to use coaching to support others on their journey toward change and growth. She cites Motivational Interviewing as the primary influence in her work and the catalyst that led to her becoming the lead author of the new book Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching: A Guide to Effective Practice, released Sept. 2, 2024.
Continuing Education
MI Center for Change has been approved by the National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) to provide continuing education for National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches. Courses approved will be stated on the course syllabus.
MI Center for Change has been approved by the Continuing Coach Education (CCE) to provide continuing education for the International Coaching Federation. Courses approved will be stated on the course syllabus. Check out all of our ICF approved courses here.
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
- Explain how the MI spirit and skills are a foundation for professional coaching.
- Identify the importance of listening for, strengthening, and inviting change talk in a coaching conversation.
What Continuing Education is available?
Receive a certificate for 1 hours 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 with 48 business 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.
Please email admin@micenterforchange.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Will I keep my access to the materials?
Starting on your purchase date, you will have access for 30 days. All the downloadable materials are yours to keep!
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Please email admin@micenterforchange.com with any queries you may have about this course. There may be a delay in responding to your query if it is sent to any other email address.
1 Hour Workshop
Motivational Interviewing in Life & Health Coaching
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