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Applications of motivational interviewing

Applications of Motivational Interviewing is a three-hour course based on applying and practicing the skills of motivational interviewing (MI). Participants will be asked to provide examples of situations where they find themselves struggling with client concerns and/or presentations. The group will brainstorm ideas to address challenging clinical issues, practice interventions to address complex clinical problems, provide feedback to each other regarding the effectiveness of interventions, and explore how interventions can be improved. Applications of Motivational Interviewing is a useful follow up for participants who have completed Introduction to Motivational Interviewing & Motivational Interviewing 201 and are ready to enhance and build on their MI skill set.

Learning objectives:

  • Identify at least three effective interventions for common challenging behavioral health clinical situations, including but not limited to lack of engagement, lack of focus, and intense affect.
  • Practice using four micro skills in various challenging behavioral health clinical presentations.
  • Apply four micro skills in various settings among individuals with complex and diverse cultural and social identities.
  • Demonstrate ability to apply all four components of the spirit of MI when approaching challenging behavioral health clinical situations.

 

Register:

Prerequisite: Completion of Motivational interviewing training and Motivational interviewing 201 training

County employees, register by clicking on the blue registration button.
County partners, register at sccgov.org/scclearn-partner (required for CEs)

Registration and cancellation close at 9am two working days prior to training. You will be recorded as a No-Show in sccLearn if you don't attend and did not cancel the training.
If you have questions, need accommodations, or have a grievance, please contact: [email protected].

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
9:00am - 12:00pm
In-person event
LP Training Rooms
Learning Partnership
1075 E. Santa Clara St. 2nd floor
San Jose, CA 95116-1002
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(408) 792-3900
Register (County employees)

Training materials

Applications of MI training flyer