Motivational Interviewing.

Catalog description

Semester course; 2 lecture hours. 2 credits. Enrollment is restricted to students with graduate standing in psychology or by permission of instructor. The course will provide an overview of motivational interviewing and how it can be used to elicit behavior change in the treatment of individuals with substance use disorders. Stages of change will be discussed, as students learn and practice basic MI skills. The course will also provide an opportunity for students to explore how MI skills can be tailored to assist in the treatment of other mental health disorders. Course components include readings, lectures and videotape demonstrations. A substantive amount of time will be focused on MI basic skill development.