Advanced Motivational Interviewing

About the Course

This 4-day course is an advanced interactive workshop building on the principles, skills and methods of Motivational Interviewing (MI) to help individuals move towards positive changes. Develop the spirit and practice of MI designed to explore and resolve ambivalence to change.

Pre-Requisite:  Requires completion of Motivational Interviewing Level I

Learning Objectives

• Review of Definition of Motivational Interviewing
• Understanding MI Spirit
• Understanding the Four Processes: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning
• Recognizing and Responding to Change Talk
• Practicing and Applying Core Skills: Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
• Advanced practice of Core skills

Target Audience

Adults 18+
People working in mental health and/or addictions field

Course Details – IN PERSON SESSIONS

Duration: 4 Days over 4 Months

Location: 311 McArthur Ave, Lower Level

Training Room: Basement Training Space

Time: 9:00AM – 4:00PM all four days

Cost:  $580

Session 1 – IN PERSON (participants must attend all 4 days)

•  October 3, October 31, November 21, & December 12, 2024

Session 2 – IN PERSON (participants must attend all 4 days)

• February 13, March 13, April 17, & May 15, 2025

***Please note the session you have registered for will be held IN PERSON. 

 If you are feeling sick, have any symptoms or think you MAY have COVID, please do not attend training and the Learning & Development team will work with you to transfer or refund your registration.

For additional questions or information please contact our Learning & Development team at [email protected] or call us at 613-737-7791 ext. 217.