Motivational Interviewing

Catalog description

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counseling/communication method designed for evoking intrinsic motivation for positive behavior change. Originally developed in the drug and alcohol field, MI is now empirically supported to be delivered in a variety of settings, including social services, health care, mental health, public health, and criminal justice. This course will immerse students in theories, principles, and skills of MI and focus primarily on the use of MI by social workers using role and real-plays to learn and demonstrate practice skills. Following the Eight Stages of Learning MI (Moyers & Miller, 2006) students will be guided through a sequence of experiential learning activities to develop and refine their skills of MI. Students will also develop beginning proficiency in identifying and coding MI skills using the MITI 3.1.