Level 1: Foundations of Motivational Interviewing

Level 1: Foundations of MI

• Explain the theoretical basis, history, and research basis of MI
• Describe the four elements of the MI spirit: compassion, autonomy, empowerment, and collaboration
• List the three Styles of Communication and explain the applications of each
• Assess client readiness through the Stages of Change
• Apply methods for working with clients in the precontemplation stage of change
• Identify the Fixing Reflex & the 12 Roadblocks to communication 
• Demonstrate seven types of complex reflections
• Apply guiding with reflections to client conversations
• Identify the differences between simple and complex affirmations
• Apply methods of affirmations with various client scenarios
• Describe and apply skills in each of the four tasks of MI: Engagement, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning

Nope! Although MI was created in the field of substance abuse treatment, MI is now widely used in disciplines from counseling psychology to dentistry, education to criminal justice, healthcare, case management, coaching… I’ve trained attorneys who work with clients who are victims of interpersonal violence in MI, as well as peer support, law enforcement, HIV case management, life coaches… I could go on and on! 

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• Requirement to reimburse the FULL cost of the course.

All of the downloadable materials are yours to keep!

If you purchase Option 2 (13 hour course), you will have 6 months of access to view recorded training sessions and attend MI Playground LIVE Zoom practice sessions.

If you need a refresher in Motivational Interviewing (it’s been a while), or are NEW to MI, this course is for you. If you need more info, check out our "course picker."

Because Motivational Interviewing has been around for a hot minute (since the early 1980’s!), many folks have had some exposure to MI. Maybe it was talked about in one of your college courses. Maybe a lunch-n-learn. Maybe someone at your agency presented an overview of MI. Maybe you have heard of the OARS but don’t feel confident in each of those skills. You may have the sense you use Motivational Interviewing, but aren’t sure how to describe exactly what that means.

You will complete this course with CONFIDENCE, able to say, “I know what Motivational Interviewing is; I am comfortable using each of the OARS skills; I know how the spirit of MI & OARS & 4 Processes fit together; and, I know when to pick up the tool of MI (and when not to)!”

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