Training Events
Upcoming Online Learning Events 2021
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals: Part 2
Please note, this offering is specifically for participants who took Introductory MI, Part 1 (November 2020) OR Foundations of MI (October 2020).
Over two mornings, Introductory MI Part 2 moves further into the 4 processes of an MI conversation, emphasizing working with discord, focusing the conversation, sharing information and guiding change. Combining synchronous sessions via Zoom and independent activities, learners gain both knowledge and practical skills to immediately begin to integrate an MI approach into their conversations.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 9:30am - 12:30pm PT (synchronous) Session 1 – Dancing with Discord & Focusing
Thursday, January 14, 2021, 9:30am - 12:30pm PT (synchronous) Session 2 – Sharing Information and Evoking Change
To maximize the online learning experience, class size is limited to 16 participants. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
Over 4 mornings, learners will explore the foundations of Motivational Interviewing to support them in their work with others. Combining synchronous (together) learning via Zoom and independent activities, helping professionals will gain both knowledge and practical skills to immediately begin to integrate an MI approach into their conversations.
Class size is limited to 16 participants. REGISTRATION OPEN
Dates, Times & Topics
Preparation Activity - Independent Learning (30 mins)
Tuesday, January 26, 2021, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm PT (synchronous = together) Session 1 - What is MI and how does it work?
Thursday, January 28, 2021, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm PT (synchronous) Session 2 – Engaging & Core Skills
Tuesday, February 2, 2021, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm PT(synchronous) Session 3 – Dancing with Discord & Focusing
Thursday, February 4, 2021, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm PT (synchronous) Session 4 – Sharing Information and Evoking Change
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Past Events 2010 –
BC Nephrology Days: Futures and New Horizons
Paediatric Symposium ‘11: Building a Brighter Future In Our Clients, Our Familie
BC Children’s Hospital, Psychology Rounds
FASD Learning Series, Government of Alberta
Motivational Interviewing Approaches in Rehab Services
This 3 hour workshop is sponsored by Community Therapists, an agency providing clinic and community based rehabilitation services to individuals and organizations, for its Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy staff.
Intro to MI: Engaging Parents and Caregivers in Change
This two day skills-based training for paediatric therapists is co-sponsored by the BC Centre for Ability & BCASLPA. This event is a private training.
Career Crossroads: Should I Stay or Go?
This workshop is designed for those who feel stuck in a current work situation and uncertain about what to do next. For all enquiries, please contact 604-822-8585.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing resistance, increasing readiness, and initiating and guiding conversation that support health related change. To register: 604.822.5042
Level 1 MI: Strengthening Engagement and Supporting Mental Health
This 2 day, skills-based training is hosted by CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health and Alberta Health Services.
Pacific AIDS Network Frontline Support Workers Training
Presentation on 'A Practical Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Strengthening Engagement with HIV/AIDS Clients'
Level 1 MI: Strengthening Engagement and Supporting Mental Health
This 2 day, skills-based training is hosted by CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health and Alberta Health Services.
Communicating on the Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change
Responding calmly in highly charged situations requires skills and attitudes that can be learned.Experienced instructors in the fields of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing will engage you to think differently.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: Increasing Our Understanding
Advanced Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Build proficiency in MI style and spirit. This two-day advanced skills-based training includes a taped practice session and feedback. Pre-requisite: an introductory two-day MI course. To register: 604.822.5042
Level 2 Advanced MI: Strengthening Engagement and Supporting Mental Health
Two-day practice-based training that builds on Level 1. Hosted by CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health and Alberta Health Services.
Intro to MI: Engaging Parents and Caregivers in Change
This two day skills-based training for paediatric therapists is sponsored by the BC Centre for Ability. For information contact Monica Han (604) 451-5511 ext 1358.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing resistance, increasing readiness, and initiating and guiding conversation that support health related change. To register: 604.822.5042
Level 3 MI in Groups
Building on Level 1 & 2, this one-day practice-based training focuses on using MI in a group context. Hosted by CASA Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health and Alberta Health Services.
MI, Women & Tobacco: Translating Research to Practice
Presentation at the International Conference on Motivational Interviewing.
Level 1 MI: Empowering and Transformative Conversations with Women
2 days skills-based training sponsored by the Elizabeth Fry Society. Links to trauma-informed practice are woven throughout MI training.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing resistance, increasing readiness, and initiating and guiding conversation that support health related change. To register: 604.822.5042
Level 1 MI: Guiding Change Conversations with Aboriginal Parents & Caregivers
2 day skills-based training at the Fall Northern Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Conference, sponsored by the Prince George Native Friendship Centre.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care - New Kelowna Location
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing discord, increasing readiness, and initiating and guiding conversation that support health related change. To register: 604.822.5042
Change is in the Air! MI Skills Coaching
The timing is perfect to reconnect and recharge your MI practice! There are recent and significant changes in MI. Join us for two evenings of group coaching focused on on refining your MI skills.
Webcast Book Launch - Becoming Trauma Informed
Join the publisher, the editors, Nancy Poole and Lorraine Greaves, and some of the contributors (including Cristine & Frances on MI and Trauma-informed practice) as they discuss topics related to the book.
Communicating on the Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change
Responding calmly in highly charged situations requires skills and attitudes that can be learned.Experienced instructors in the fields of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing will engage you to think differently.
Advanced Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Build proficiency in MI style and spirit. This two-day advanced skills-based training includes a taped practice session and feedback. Pre-requisite: an introductory two-day MI course. To register: 604.822.5042
Strengthening engagement with STOP HIV/AIDs clients
This private training will link MI and trauma-informed principles, and introduce tailored skill practice in MI communication strategies that support engagement and collaboration, work with ambivalence and initiate brief change conversations.
Intro to Motivational Interviewing: Engaging Parents and Caregivers in Change
Two-day introductory knowledge & skills-based MI training for service providers within the Prince George School District who support individuals and families with complex social and health related concerns. For more info email nhaines@sd57.bc.ca.
Motivational Interviewing: Empowering Change Through Guided Conversations
Guest presentation at the UBC School of Social Work.
Motivational Interviewing through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Two, Level 1 Introductory MI trainings (2 days each), sponsored by Mount Carmel Clinic. This event is open to community partners. Please contact mbryans@mountcarmel.ca.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing discord, increasing readiness, and initiating and guiding conversation that support health related change. To register: 604.822.5042
What Motivational Interviewing Adds to Person-Centred Care
Guest presentation for the SFU Clinical Psychology Centre. The focus of the presentation will be on change talk and the evoking process of an MI conversation. For more information contact Iris at irisl@sfu.ca.
Motivational Interviewing: Focusing the Conversation and Evoking Change Talk
Private training for CBI Health Group. This 1 day practice-based training will familiarize participants with an MI style of communication and outline the 4 processes of an MI change conversation. Participants will practice key skills and strategies.
Grounding in Groups: Integrating MI and Trauma-Informed Group Practices
Hosted by Vancouver Island CAPC/CPNP/AHS programs. This one day training describes the 4 phase model of MI groups, and helps participants identify core strategies and skills necessary for facilitating open-ended support and psychoeducational groups.
Motivational Interviewing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Two, Level 1 Introductory MI trainings (2 days each), sponsored by Mount Carmel Clinic. This event is open to community partners. Please contact mbryans@mountcarmel.ca.
Advanced Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Build proficiency in MI style and spirit. This two-day advanced skills-based training includes a taped practice session and feedback. Pre-requisite: an introductory two-day MI course. To register: 604.822.5042
Communicating on the Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change
Responding calmly in highly charged situations requires skills and attitudes that can be learned. Experienced instructors in the fields of emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and motivational interviewing will engage you to think differently.
Motivational Interviewing in Psycho-Educational Groups
Professionals who have group leadership experience and/or currently run psycho-educational groups will practice co-facilitating groups in the spirit, communication style, and strategies of Motivational Interviewing. Info at 604.822.5042
Guiding Change Conversations with Parents, Families & Caregivers
BC Interior Infant Development and Supported Child Development Programs Regional Inservice held in Penticton, BC. For information contact Trista tkerr@pdcrs.com.
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style, and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing resistance, increasing readiness, and guiding conversations to support health-related change. To register: 604.822.5042
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing in Health Care - Kelowna Location
Gain basic familiarity with MI core elements, clinical style, and strategies that are proven helpful in decreasing resistance, increasing readiness, and guiding conversations to support health-related change. To register: 604.822.5042
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
This two-day knowledge and skills-based workshop provides a foundation in MI, emphasizing the core elements, key skills and strategies to guide health related change conversations. To register: 604.827.4234
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase ability in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. To register: 604.827.4234
Intro to MI: Engaging Parents, Caregivers & Educators in Change
Sponsored by the Ridge Meadows Child Development Centre. Gain familiarity with MI core elements, communication style and strategies to initiate and guide change conversations. To register: jodi@rmcdc.com
(604) 463-0881 ext. 300
Motivational Interviewing in Psychoeducational Groups
Health and helping professionals who have group leadership experience and/or currently run psycho-educational groups can complement their Motivational Interviewing knowledge with this practice-based training. To register: 604-827-4234
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
This two-day knowledge and skills-based workshop provides a foundation in MI, emphasizing the core elements, key skills and strategies to guide health related change conversations. To register: 604.827.4234
Intro to Motivational Interviewing: Engaging Caregivers and Families in Change
In this 2 day knowledge & skills-based training, gain familiarity with MI core elements and communication style, and practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and guide change conversations. For info: mwalls@cvcda.ca
Putting Patients at the Centre of Care
Expand on the understanding of patient-centred care within the interprofessional context, and translate the principles of patient centred care into practice using a variety of strategies and approaches. To register: 604.827.4234
Motivational Interviewing in Psycho-educational Groups
Health and helping professionals who have group leadership experience and/or currently run psycho-educational groups can complement their Motivational Interviewing knowledge with this practice-based training. To register: 604-827-4234
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Kelowna
This two-day knowledge and skills-based workshop provides a foundation in MI, emphasizing the core elements, key skills and strategies that are helpful in supporting change across a range of health and related topics. To register: 604.827.4234
Communication for Collaborative Care
Through assessment, critical reflection and practice activities, consider your current communication practices and strategize ways to improve interprofessional communication. This course is 3 days f2f, May 22,23 & June 6. For info: 604.827.4234
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase ability in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. To register: 604.827.4234
Introduction to Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals
This two-day knowledge and skills-based workshop provides a foundation in MI, emphasizing the core elements, key skills and strategies to guide health related change conversations. To register: 604.827.4234
Motivational Interviewing through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Explore ways in which a motivational interviewing approach aligns with trauma-informed principles and practice trauma-informed responses to engage and support change in this practical and experiential session. This session is a part of the UBC Summer Institute on Addiction. For info call 604.827.4234.
Communication for Collaborative Care
Deepen your understanding of the necessity for effective interprofessional communication in an increasingly complex health care system. Through assessment, critical reflection and practice activities, consider your current communication practices and strategize ways to improve interprofessional communication in support of collaboration, reduced risk and increased patient safety.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.827.4234.
Communicating on the Edge: Managing Emotion, Conflict and Change
Through this interactive workshop, learn to become more proactive about managing emotions, reactions and defensive behaviours. Cultivate listening skills as a means to defuse strong emotions and learn a communication approach shown to support change. For information call 604.822.8585.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.827.4234.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build on introductory learning and increase proficiency in Motivational Interviewing: reduce MI-inconsistent behaviours, refine the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.827.4234.
Putting Patients at the Centre of Care
Expanding on the understanding of patient-centred care within the interprofessional context, find out how to translate the principles of patient centred care into interprofessional practice using a variety of strategies and approaches, such as shared decision making.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.827.4234.
Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors
As a supervisor/practice lead, enhance your understanding, ability and confidence to model Motivational Interviewing (MI) and provide supervision and support using an MI-style of communication. Explore learning strategies and supervisory approaches to support ongoing MI skill retention and practice integration.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build on introductory learning and increase proficiency in Motivational Interviewing: reduce MI-inconsistent behaviours, refine the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.827.4234.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.827.4234.
Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors
As a supervisor/practice lead, enhance your understanding, ability and confidence to model Motivational Interviewing (MI) and provide supervision and support using an MI-style of communication. Explore learning strategies and supervisory approaches to support ongoing MI skill retention and practice integration.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing: Supporting Engagement and Guiding Change - Conference Workshop
Two hour workshop at the 2015 Conference of the Alliance of Professionals Serving Young Parents: Forging Ahead – Embracing Change and Responding to Challenge
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing: Supporting the Wellbeing of Children and Families - Pre-Conference Workshop
One day pre-conference workshop at the 2016 Early Years Conference, Sp'e'qum* Nurturing Developmental Wellbeing, Strengthening Children and Families.
Motivational Interviewing: Compassionate Conversations of Change with Families
Plenary at the 2016 Early Years Conference, Sp'e'qum* Nurturing Developmental Wellbeing, Strengthening Children and Families.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Integration
Increase your confidence in the skillful integration of MI into your practice and sustain your learning in a supportive in-class small group environment and online. Create an MI learning plan and draw on your own practice-based examples in a variety of guided learning activities throughout the day. Audio-record an MI conversation sample and receive coaching and feedback in the virtual learning sessions with your peers. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction - NOW FULL
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Introduction
Gain familiarity with an MI style of communication, the role of ambivalence in change, and the 4 processes of an MI conversation. Practice key skills and strategies to increase engagement, reduce discord and build motivation for health and related change. Register online or call 604.822.1444 for information.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Virtual Learning Community
Over a 4 week period, focus your MI learning in a virtual, supported peer environment. Share your passion with other helping professionals to delve deeper in understanding and integrating MI into practice. Building on the learning in Intro MI, select topics will be identified for learners to reflect on and engage in exchange with other helping professionals. An MI trainer will offer a weekly collective response that summarizes the group’s learnings and expands thinking. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Integration
Increase your confidence in the skillful integration of MI into your practice and sustain your learning in a supportive in-class small group environment and online. Create an MI learning plan and draw on your own practice-based examples in a variety of guided learning activities throughout the day. Audio-record an MI conversation sample and receive coaching and feedback in the virtual learning sessions with your peers. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - Advanced
Build proficiency in Motivational Interviewing style and spirit, decrease MI-inconsistent behaviours, increase skill in the strategic use of person-centred skills, and intentionally evoke and strengthen change talk. Benefit from taping and coding an MI practice conversation and receiving feedback. Register online or call 604.822.1444.
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals 2018 - REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN, CLICK MORE INFORMATION
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals 2018 - SOLD OUT
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. SOLD OUT
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals 2018
Advanced Motivational Interviewing is a two-day skills-based training that builds on the learning in Level 1. Learners continue to refine their skills, increase MI proficiencies, decrease MI inconsistent behaviours, and practice strategies to support learning sustainability. Learners will be introduced to a fidelity coding tool (MITI) and tape and code their own MI practice conversation. For information email info@changetalk.ca. SOLD OUT - Waitlist
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals 2018 - September SOLD OUT
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. SOLD OUT
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals 2018 - November SOLD OUT
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. SOLD OUT - WAITLIST
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - SOLD OUT
Advanced Motivational Interviewing is a two-day skills-based training that builds on the learning in Level 1. Learners continue to refine their skills, increase MI proficiencies, decrease MI inconsistent behaviours, and practice strategies to support learning sustainability. Learners will be introduced to a fidelity coding tool (MITI) and tape and code their own MI practice conversation. For information email info@changetalk.ca. SOLD OUT - WAITLIST
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - February 2019 - SOLD OUT
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. SOLD OUT
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - April 2019
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - June 2019
Advanced Motivational Interviewing is a two-day skills-based training that builds on the learning in Introductory MI. Learners continue to refine their skills, increase MI proficiencies, decrease MI inconsistent behaviours, and practice strategies to support learning sustainability. Learners will be introduced to a fidelity coding tool (MITI) and tape and code their own MI practice conversation. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - June 2019
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - September 2019
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - October 2019
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Advanced Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - November 2019
Advanced Motivational Interviewing is a two-day skills-based training that builds on the learning in Introductory MI. Learners continue to refine their skills, increase MI proficiencies, decrease MI inconsistent behaviours, and practice strategies to support learning sustainability. Learners will be introduced to a fidelity coding tool (MITI) and tape and code their own MI practice conversation. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - January 2020
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals - April 2020 CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Introductory Motivational Interviewing is a two-day knowledge and skills-based training. Learners will gain familiarity with MI core elements and overall communication style. They will also have the opportunity to practice skills and strategies to increase engagement and motivation, decrease discord, and initiate and guide change conversations across a range of topics. No previous experience in MI is necessary. For information email info@changetalk.ca. CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19
Foundations of Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals: Online Learning (SOLD OUT)
Over three sessions, learners will explore the foundations of Motivational Interviewing to support them in their work with others. Combining synchronous and asynchronous activities using Zoom, helping professionals will gain both knowledge and practical skills to immediately begin to integrate an MI approach into their conversations. No previous experience in MI is necessary. SOLD OUT
Total learning hours = 7.5 (5 hrs synchronous, 2.5 hrs asynchronous)
Dates for synchronous sessions:
Connection Conversation
Friday, October 2, 2020 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Session 1: What is MI and how does it work?
Tuesday, October 6, 2020, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 2: MI core skills
Friday, October 9, 2020, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Strengthen Your Team's Resilience
Team resilience is about more than bouncing back from difficult times and building personal resilience does not always result in a resilient team.
Explore seven components of team resilience as you reflect on your own team experience and the transitions underway for all of us in work right now. Through examples and evidence-based content from the Working With Resilience international consortium of researchers, this webinar offers you a roadmap for leveraging what is working well in your team and identifying areas to invest in. The model incorporates aspects traditionally known as essential for teamwork and also includes elements that are emerging as important team behaviours within challenging work environments. REGISTRATION OPEN
Introductory Motivational Interviewing for Helping Professionals: Part 1 Online Learning
In Introductory MI Part 1, learners will explore the foundations of Motivational Interviewing to support them in their work with others. Combining synchronous sessions via Zoom and asynchronous take away activities, helping professionals will gain both knowledge and practical skills to immediately begin to integrate an MI approach into their conversations. No previous experience in MI is necessary.
Total learning hours = 7 (5 hrs synchronous, 2 hrs asynchronous)
Dates for synchronous sessions (together):
Connection Conversation
Friday, November 13, 2020 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Session 1: What is MI and how does it work?
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Session 2: Engaging & MI core skills
Friday, November 20, 2020, 9:30am – 12:00pm
