Motivational Interviewing

About the Course

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.  Develop the spirit and practice of MI designed to explore and resolve ambivalence to change.

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Learning Objectives

• Define what Motivational Interviewing is
• Understanding the Motivational Interviewing 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

Target Audience

• Adults 18+
• Public

Course Details – IN PERSON

Session 1 – IN PERSON 

• November 13 & 14, 2024
• 9:00AM – 4:30PM

Session 2 – IN PERSON 

• February 5 & 6, 2025
• 9:00AM – 4:30PM

Session 3 – IN PERSON 

• June 4 & 5, 2025
•  9:00AM – 4:30PM

Duration: 2 Days (must attend both days for a completion certificate)

Location: 311 McArthur Ave, Lower Level

Training Room: Basement Training Space

Time: 9:00 – 4:30PM

Cost:  $355

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

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

 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.