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Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change

14 CE Hours
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About the Course

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an effective evidence-based approach to overcoming the ambivalence that keeps many people from making desired changes in their lives, even after seeking or being referred to professional treatment. Extensively rewritten, this revised and expanded second edition applies MI to the challenges of change within and beyond the addictions field. It incorporates emerging knowledge of the process of behavior change, a growing body of outcome reserach, and discussions of novel applications. It is essential reading for any-one wishing to help clients get "unstuck" and free up their own resources for change.

This course is based on the book, Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change created by Miller, William R, Ph.D. & Rollnick, Stephen, Ph.D. in 2002.

Publication Details

Publication Date: 2nd Edition, 2002

Course Material Author

Miller, William R, Ph.D. & Rollnick, Stephen, Ph.D.

Dr. Miller is Regents Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico and Director of Research for UNM's Center on Alcoholism, Substance Abuse, and Addictions. Dr. Miller's publications include 25 books and more than 200 articles and chapters, focusing especially on the treatment of alcohol problems and other addictive behaviors. His research group has developed and evaluated a number of innovative clinical strategies, including Motivational Interviewing.

Miller, William R, Ph.D. & Rollnick, Stephen, Ph.D. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 to explain the conceptual and research background supporting motivational interviewing
  2. 2 to describe specific strategies for building motivation and strengthening commitment to change
  3. 3 to explore implications for clinical training in motivational interviewing
  4. 4 to describe the application of motivational interviewing in diverse settings

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Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D. – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$100.80

Course Details

14 CE Hours
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Course 10048

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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