# Event Details - **Event Name**: Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 15 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn practical motivational interviewing techniques to build trust, overcome resistance, and inspire positive behavior change.About this EventBring your team and save1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discountAbout the course:Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)Language: EnglishCredits: 8 PDUs / Training HoursCertification: Course Completion CertificateRefreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the sessionIf you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at for availability and scheduling.Event DescriptionTurn Difficult Conversations into Opportunities for Positive ChangeWhat if you could help someone move from “I’m not ready” to “I’m willing to try”—without pressure, confrontation, or persuasion?Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful communication approach that helps professionals engage people, explore their motivation, address ambivalence, and support meaningful behavior change.Our 1-day Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals workshop is designed for professionals who regularly have conversations where trust, engagement, motivation, and change matter. Whether you're working with patients, employees, students, clients, customers, or teams, you'll learn how to replace resistance with collaboration and turn challenging conversations into productive ones.This is a highly practical workshop featuring role plays, case studies, scenarios, simulations, and hands-on exercises, allowing participants to practice MI techniques in realistic professional situations.What You'll Experience During the WorkshopThis isn't training where you simply sit and listen.You'll have opportunities to practice, experiment, reflect, and receive feedback.The day includes:• Interactive MI exercises• Realistic workplace scenarios• Case-study discussions• Role-playing activities• Communication practice using OARS• Resistance-management exercises• Professional simulations• Reflection and feedback• Personal MI action planningBy the end of the session, you'll have more than theoretical knowledge—you'll have practical techniques you can begin using in your professional conversations immediately.What You'll Take AwayBy completing this workshop, you'll be better prepared to:• Communicate with greater empathy and confidence• Build trust and rapport more effectively• Identify motivation and ambivalence• Encourage meaningful engagement• Respond to resistance without escalating conflict• Support ethical and sustainable behavior change• Improve coaching, feedback, counseling, and support conversations• Apply MI techniques across different professional settings• Incorporate Motivational Interviewing into your daily practice• Measure your progress and continue improving your MI skillsWho Will Benefit from This Workshop?This program is particularly valuable for professionals whose work involves guiding, supporting, coaching, influencing, or helping others make decisions and changes.It is suitable for:• Healthcare and mental health professionals• HR professionals and organizational managers• Team leaders and supervisors• Social workers and community service professionals• Educators and student counselors• Coaches and trainers• Customer service professionals• Sales professionals• Other client- or people-facing professionalsNo matter your industry, if your work involves conversations that can influence engagement or behavior, MI can become a valuable addition to your professional toolkit.©2026 Catils. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibitedBring Your Team!Customized In-House MI Training for Your TeamWant your entire team to develop stronger communication and behavior-change skills?We also offer customized in-house Motivational Interviewing training for organizations. Rather than delivering a generic program, the session can be adapted to your organization's industry, workforce, communication challenges, professional roles, and business objectives.Your customized in-house workshop can incorporate:• Industry-specific situations and case studies• Role plays based on your team's real-world conversations• Healthcare, HR, education, sales, or customer-service scenarios• Your organization's communication objectives• Specific challenges involving resistance or engagement• Team coaching and feedback• Practical tools that participants can apply immediately• Classroom or customized on-site deliveryWhether you want to improve employee coaching, patient engagement, student support, customer conversations, leadership communication, or team performance, we can tailor the training around your organization's needs.Give your team a common communication framework—and the practical skills to use it effectively.For customized in-house training, contact us to discuss your organization's requirements, participant profile, learning objectives, and preferred delivery format.📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/62aa7920-9652-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w1200-h597-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/62bb6910-9652-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w493-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/62ceca00-9652-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w1200-h674-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/62e0a450-9652-11f1-b940-55345dfad50a-rimg-w983-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg AgendaModule 1: Introduction to Motivational InterviewingInfo: • Understand MI principles and collaborative communication • Explore motivation and ambivalence in clients, employees, or students • Recognize barriers to engagement • Icebreaker ExerciseModule 2: Core MI Communication TechniquesInfo: • Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS) • Develop active listening and empathy • Respond effectively to resistance • Activity Module 3: Understanding Motivation and Behavior ChangeInfo: • Explore intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation • Identify readiness for change across individuals and teams • Align goals with values and desired outcomes • Case StudyModule 4: Applying MI in Professional ContextsInfo: • Adapt MI for healthcare, HR, social work, education, or sales • Conduct effective coaching, feedback, or counseling conversations • Guide individuals toward self-motivated decisions • Role PlayModule 5: Overcoming Resistance and ObjectionsInfo: • Recognize and address reluctance constructively • Reframe objections as engagement opportunities • Maintain rapport and trust during difficult interactions • Scenario ExerciseModule 6: Integrating MI into Daily PracticeInfo: • Incorporate MI into workflow and professional routines • Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams • Use MI to enhance engagement, adherence, or performance • Simulation ExerciseModule 7: Personal MI Action PlanInfo: • Develop a step-by-step plan to apply MI skills professionally • Set measurable goals and track outcomes • Commit to continuous skill improvement • Action Plan Presentation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/toronto/motivational-interviewing-skills-for-professionals-1-day-in-toronto/100001997681195231 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 745.78, max: 958.78, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Toronto - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: ON, Toronto - Yonge & Shuter - **lat**: 43.6544008 - **long**: -79.3797881 - **full address**: ON, Toronto - Yonge & Shuter, 229 Yonge Street Suite 400, Toronto, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/524c162322210bea7386b9e4c417e07dd7050cac0a45cbd367d9880e7ab4b623-rimg-w1200-h903-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786541946 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto being held? - **A:** Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto takes place on Tue, 22 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 15 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm at ON, Toronto - Yonge & Shuter, 229 Yonge Street Suite 400, Toronto, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto? - **A:** Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto is organized by Catils_Leadership. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Motivational Interviewing Skills for Professionals: 1 Day in Toronto is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Toronto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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