Course Description: Motivational Interviewing Foundations & Current Practices

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversation style that supports change in a manner congruent with a person's own values and concerns using collaborative, goal-orientated methods of communication. This introductory course covers the spirit, core skills and processes of MI, as well as the most current research of MI use and effective practice. Professionals from a wide array of helping roles such as education, dental care, addictions, healthcare, social services and counseling can benefit from learning MI. For those with some MI experience, this workshop provides updated information in this evolving practice.

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Schedule:

Class meets for 7 hours on 10/18/24 with a one-hour lunch break.

Times:

08:30am-04:30pm

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Price:

CLASS PRICE : $199.00

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a conversation style that supports change in a manner congruent with a person's own values and concerns using collaborative, goal-orientated methods of communication. This interactive course covers the spirit, core skills and processes of MI, as well as the most current research of MI use and effective practice. Professionals from a wide array of helping roles such as education, dental care, addictions, healthcare, social services and counseling can benefit from learning MI. Registration/refund deadline is October 11, 2024.

Instructors

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Heather Lynch

Biography: Heather Lynch holds a MA in Counseling Psychology, completed the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) Train New Trainers course, trained a group of new international MI Trainers in Tallinn, Estonia, and has been learning and teaching MI since 2006. She has created and facilitated many levels and types of MI training during this time period. As one of her colleagues stated: "I've seen Heather skillfully facilitate MI learning activities, facilitate MI discussion, and engage trainees in a way that makes learning complex skills fun". She currently uses her skills as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and MI Trainer in Bend, Oregon. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.

Facility Detail

COCC Cascades Hall

CAS 104

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.