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Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1

A Guide to Effective Practice

4.5 CE Hours
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About the Course

This full-length course provides an in-depth exploration of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its powerful alignment with professional coaching practices. Designed for counselors, peer support workers, and health and wellness coaches, the course will guide participants through the foundational principles of MI, while illustrating its strong connections to life coaching and related specialties. Counselors and peers will learn how to apply MI’s methods in various coaching settings to enhance their professional practice, empowering clients to unlock their potential and achieve deeper, sustainable change. This comprehensive program includes practical exercises, real-life case studies, and role-play activities that equip learners with the tools and confidence to integrate MI into their everyday coaching and counseling work. By the end of the course, participants will be prepared to use MI as a foundation for effective coaching, improving their ability to support clients through transformational journeys of personal and professional growth.

This course is based on the book, Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 created by Cecilia Lanier, Med et al in 2024.

Publication Details

Publication Date: 2024

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were 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.

Cecilia Lanier, Med

Cecilia Lanier, MEd, is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach in private practice in Alabama, and a course facilitator at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. With 25 years of experience as an educator, Ms. Lanier found her deepest passion in coaching fellow teachers during the final years of her teaching career. Motivational interviewing is the primary influence in her work.

Patty Bean

Patty Bean is a Nebraska-based, Internal Family Systems-informed coach and licensed massage therapist in private practice. She is certified as a Master Wayfinder Life Coach, a Professional Certified Coach of the International Coaching Federation, a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. She has worked as a course facilitator at the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. In addition to her coaching work, Ms. Bean teaches online QiGong, meditation, and yoga classes

Course Creator

Kathryn Held, Psy.D., CADC III

Kathryn Held, Psy. D associate and CADC III, is an individual therapist at Visions adolescent treatment centers. With a decade of experience in the mental health field, Kathryn specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, and the OCD spectrum. Kathryn also has expertise in working with LGBTQ+ adolescents while navigating complex family systems. Her current research projects include adolescent suicide and the use of OCD art interventions in anxiety and OCD treatment. She is trained in CBT, ACT and Exposure and Response Prevention. Her empathetic and artistic approach helps support, educate, and instill agency in her clients. Prior to joining the Visions team, Kathryn worked in various treatment settings including detox, sober living, and as the Program Director of a dual diagnosis outpatient treatment center.

Target Audience

Primarily for peer recovery professionals. This course is appropriate for all levels.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Describe the role of a coach.
  2. 2 Identify at least one difference between coaching and therapy.
  3. 3 List the four elements included in the spirit of MI.

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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

Kathryn Held, Psy.D., CADC III – No Disclosures to report

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This course ONLY covers Part 1 of the book.
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Course Details

4.5 CE Hours
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Profession Group

  • Addictions
  • Addictions

Availability

This course is available until Nov 11th, 2034.

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