JUST CE118 - Motivational Interviewing

It is common for people to struggle and experience ambivalence when considering making a change or when others may be expecting them to make one. When those working in helping roles encounter this ambivalence in their clients, it is often interpreted as resistance, and they may feel unable to respond in an effective way.

Motivational Interviewing is a method for helping people find their internal motivation to facilitate the change process. Participants will learn a framework and strategies that start from a place of empathy and draw on the client’s personal motivation to create their own goals for change. This introductory-intermediate level workshop is for social service and health care professionals, social workers, school personnel, and anyone supporting people. The workshop includes presentation, video, experiential practice, case study exercises, personal reflection, and small group discussions.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course you will:

  • Explain the guiding philosophy and essential elements of motivational interviewing
  • Describe and apply the four processes that structure a motivational interview
  • Demonstrate and practice motivational interviewing skills
  • Analyze the role of ambivalence in the change process
  • Identify and elicit change talk
Who should enroll

This course is ideal for:

  • Professionals in health, mental health, social services, and other helping professions who support individuals through change. 
  • Counsellors, social workers, healthcare providers, community support workers, case managers, coaches, and others seeking to strengthen their communication skills and effectively address client ambivalence using motivational interviewing.
Duration and format

Duration 14 hours (Course delivered over two consecutive days)

Format in-person

Withdrawals and refunds
Withdrawals and refunds
NON-CREDIT COURSE REFUND POLICY


Withdrawal 7 days prior to course start time: Full Refund
Withdrawal fewer than 7 days prior to course start time: No Refund

Please refer to the Tuition Refund policy.

This policy applies to all students taking credit courses at Yukon University and all noncredit students taking courses through the Continuing Studies division with Yukon University.

CRN Instructional method Instructor Location Start date Seats available* Cost
90729 Face-to-face Synchronous Whitehorse (Ayamdigut)
20
Cost: $309.00
Tax: $15.45
Class schedule
Start date End date Room Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Classroom - Face to Face C1530 - - - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - - -

* seats available are updated nightly

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