WCTC - Motivational Interviewing

Have you ever wondered how to best motivate those you serve? Are you wondering how to leverage your interactions to increase the likelihood of behavior change? Daily conversations with clients are powerful tools we can use to increase client motivation and create lasting behavior changes. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based conversational approach that has been widely applied in healthcare, corrections, and mental health counseling. The skillset of Motivational Interviewing can help you boost motivation in your clients through your everyday conversations.

This workshop introduces the concepts and skills of MI. Participants will learn best practices for giving advice, listening actively through reflection statements, and eliciting change talk to motivate clients. The tools you will learn can be widely applied to help clients and families make positive and lasting behavior changes in their lives.

• Define Motivational Interviewing.
• Identify core elements of MI.
• Distinguish between Change Talk and Sustain Talk.
• Demonstrate beginning-level skills in eliciting Change Talk.
• Improve active listening by formulating reflection statements.
• Learn strategies to enhance client readiness when giving advice or information.
• Identify ways to integrate skills into your unique practice setting.