Motivational Interviewing for Health Educators

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This course introduces participants to principles, concepts, and spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI), which is an evidenced-based method, grounded in theory meant to facilitate behavior change. Participants learn the process of exploring and resolving the ambivalence that often creates barriers to change in various populations. Participants also learn how to properly share information, give advice, and plan for action using the spirit and methods of MI. Additionally, participants also gain an understanding of how to interpret and apply a behavioral screening or diagnostic questionnaire as they relate to the referral individuals for MI with various health concerns that need to be addressed. Prerequisite: admission to the public health and community health education major or declared health coaching certificate. Offered Fall, Spring.