Motivate to Elevate: The Motivational Interviewing Method- Huntsville

Description: 

This interactive training introduces participants to the foundational principles and core techniques of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Through a blend of live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and guided discussion, attendees will deepen their understanding of the MI Spirit and how a counselor’s presence and approach can foster trust, enhance motivation, and reduce professional burnout. Participants will learn to identify and respond to change talk, apply key strategies to support client readiness, and refine their use of reflective listening to improve therapeutic dialogue. The training emphasizes experiential learning to build practical skills and confidence in applying MI across diverse clinical settings. 

Learning Objectives: 

After attending this training, participants will be able to: 

1. Develop awareness of the MI Spirit and how the counselor’s way of being contributes to creating a safe therapeutic environment and reducing counselor burnout. 

1. Learn to recognize embedded change talk and practice strategies to strengthen client language that reflects desire, ability, reason, and need for change. 

1. Understand the critical role of the reflection-to-question ratio in guiding effective client dialogue. 

1. Increase confidence and competence in MI through live demonstrations, experiential learning, and structured partner practice. 

Longleaf Recovery and Wellness Centers has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7709. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Longleaf Recovery and Wellness Centers is solely responsible for all aspects of the Program.

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