0185 - Motivational Interviewing in Addiction Treatment
Course Description
Motivational interviewing (MI), developed by clinical psychologists William Miller and Stephen Rollnick, is a person-centred approach used to elicit and strengthen clients’ motivation for positive behaviour change while addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. This approach has been established as an evidence-based practice for the treatment of individuals with addiction problems. Clinical trials have found that clients exposed to motivational interviewing (v.s. more directive treatment interventions) are more likely to enter and complete addiction treatment, and have substantially higher abstinence and reduction rates in their substance use. This interactive workshop will introduce participants to the clinical method of motivational interviewing and provide opportunities for hands-on practice with applying this approach to motivate clients to change problematic substance use and other addictive behaviours.
CACCF: 12 core continuing education hours
CCPA -- Pre-approved for 12 CEUs
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Describe the basic concepts of motivational interviewing, including its spirit and essential strategies.
- Understand the relationship between motivational interventions and the stages of change.
- Implement motivational interviewing strategies to resolve clients' feelings of ambivalence or resistance to changing addictive behaviours.
- Recognize fundamental client language cues indicating readiness to change.
- Strengthen empathic counselling skills.
Notes
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 519-884-0710 ext. 5234
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Addictions Certificate : Addictions Certificate