Full program description
The Certificate in Motivational Interviewing is an empowering program designed for counselors, therapists, health coaches, and CHWs professionals in similar fields seeking to enhance their communication and motivational skills. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of motivational interviewing (MI), a client-centered counseling approach that facilitates and engages intrinsic motivation within the client to change behavior.
The curriculum begins with "An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing," laying the foundational principles and techniques. It progresses through a series of sessions that cover the basics of MI, providing practical skills and strategies to engage clients effectively. The course includes interactive components in sessions 1 to 3, focusing on developing core competencies in MI.
Advanced sessions 4 and 5 delve deeper, offering sophisticated techniques for professionals looking to refine their skills further. This includes understanding and navigating complex client scenarios and enhancing the efficacy of health coaching through motivational interviewing. This certificate is ideal for anyone aiming to become more proficient in inspiring change and promoting positive outcomes in their clients' lives through empathetic and effective communication.