Use of Motivational Interviewing in Clinical Practice
Hours: 1.50
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, client-centered approach to engaging clients in conversations about change. This course aims to build upon existing MI skills and increase your understanding of how to implement MI into existing practice. You will learn how to apply MI in challenging situations and how to combine it with other treatment modalities. You will also learn about power dynamics and other ethical considerations that could impact the relationship. Through the use of client assessment, self-reflection, and coaching, you can continue to build upon your knowledge and skills. This course uses a blend of instructive information and interactive exercises to help you understand and apply its core concepts.The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with advanced MI skills that can be incorporated into a variety of treatment settings.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, client-centered approach to engaging clients in conversations about change. This course aims to build upon existing MI skills and increase your understanding of how to implement MI into existing practice. You will learn how to apply MI in challenging situations and how to combine it with other treatment modalities. You will also learn about power dynamics and other ethical considerations that could impact the relationship. Through the use of client assessment, self-reflection, and coaching, you can continue to build upon your knowledge and skills. This course uses a blend of instructive information and interactive exercises to help you understand and apply its core concepts.The goal of this course is to provide addictions, behavioral health counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology, and social work professionals in health and human service settings with advanced MI skills that can be incorporated into a variety of treatment settings.
Association of Social Work Boards
As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Relias LLC maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 1.50 Clinical continuing education credits.
Course Delivery Format: Asynchronous Distance Learning-interaction includes quizzes with questions and answers, post-tests. This module is Reading-Based Online.
National Board for Certified Counselors
Relias, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No.6110. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Relias , LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
American Psychological Association
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As a Jointly Accredited organization, Relias LLC is approved to offer co-sponsored psychology continuing education by the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA is an associate member of Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education.
Oklahoma Licensed Professional Counselors
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Oklahoma Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Illinois Professional Counselor/Clinical Counselor
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Illinois, Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist Continuing Education Sponsor
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, Division of Professional Licensing Services, Social Work Unit
Relias, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0009.
Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of licensed master social work and licensed clinical social work in New York. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice for an LMSW and LCSW. A licensee who practices beyond the authorized scope of practice could be charged with unprofessional conduct under the Education Law and Regents Rules.
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias Learning are considered “self-study” under section 74.10(c)(2)(ii)(b)(4) of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
Social workers will receive 1.50 continuing education hours for participating in this course. This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Mental Health Counselors (MHC)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0011
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias, LLC are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Mental Health Practitioners, Marriage and Family Therapists (MFT)
Relias, LLC, is recognized by New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. #MFT-0009
As a provider of online, asynchronous education, some courses offered by Relias are considered "self-study". The regulations limit self-study activities taken from a provider approved by the Education Department to no more than 12 hours in the 36-month registration period or one-third of the hours in a registration period other than 36 months.
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board of Psychology
Kentucky Board of Licensed Professional Counselors
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Ohio Social Worker Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners
South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
West Virginia Board of Social Work
West Virginia Board of Social Work (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board of Psychology
Florida Board Of Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Psychologists will receive 1.50 hours.
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology
South Carolina Board of Examiners in Psychology (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Ohio Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RTX050401 (CEBroker Provider 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours
Ohio Professional Counselor Board
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board
Provider # RCX100502 (CEBroker Provider: 50-290)
This activity is approved for 1.50 contact hours.
Mississippi Board of Examiners for Social Workers/Marriage & Family Therapists
This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.
Describe how to apply the core elements of Motivational Interviewing when working with individuals who are experiencing complex challenges.
Indicate how Motivational Interviewing can be combined with other clinical approaches to improve client outcomes.
Identify at least three ways to evaluate your MI skills to improve clinical practice.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Challenging Situations
Implementing MI into Clinical Practice
Review of MI Foundational Skills
Discord
No-Shows
Non-Adherence
Mandated to Treatment
Responding to Discord
Shifting Focus
Affirming Autonomy
Apologizing
Tolerating Uncertainty
Developing a Change Plan
Consolidating the Client’s Commitment
When Focusing Is Difficult
Review
Summary
Section 3: Ways to Incorporate MI into Your Existing Practice
Integrating MI and Other Psychotherapies
Motivational Enhancement Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Exposure Therapy
Creative Therapeutic Interventions
Teletherapy
Group Counseling
Clinical Assessments
Family Consultations
Review
Summary
Section 4: Ethical Considerations
Coercion
Mitigating Safety Risks
Recognizing Power Dynamics
Labeling & Stigma
Delaying a Decision
Review
Summary
Section 5: Evaluating Your Practice
Client’s Perspective
Self-Reflection
Coding
Coaching and Supervision
MI Practice Sessions
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Lauren received her Master of Social Work degree from North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She has over 11 years of experience working in case management and counseling. She is a PhD student at North Carolina State University focusing on continuing professional education for adult learners. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in North Carolina, where she has worked in private practice and agency work focusing on serving adults with an emphasis on trauma, addictions, chronic pain, and crisis intervention. She has extensive experience providing clinical supervision services to social workers and addiction professionals. She has spoken at local and national addiction conferences and has worked as a content writer for health and wellness agencies. Lauren joined Relias as a behavioral health content writer and subject matter expert in 2021. Disclosure: Lauren Quick-Graham, MSW, LCSW, LCAS, CSI discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
The target audience for this course is: Intermediate level Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Intermediate level Marriage and Family Therapists; Intermediate level Professional Counselors; Intermediate level Psychologists; Intermediate level Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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All courses offered by Relias, LLC are developed from a foundation of diversity, inclusiveness, and a multicultural perspective. Knowledge, values and awareness related to cultural competency are infused throughout the course content.
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All characteristics and organizations referenced in the following training are fictional. Any resemblance to any actual organizations or persons living or dead, is purely coincidental.
To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
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