Practical Skills in Motivational Interviewing

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Provides students with the theory underlying Motivational Interviewing (MI), a focus on the "spirit" of MI, and the practical skills to engage people in MI grounded conversations. Students will learn to recognize common mistakes made by practitioners, listen for change talk, and assist people to develop reasons for change. Prerequisite: Minimum 65% average across completed PSYC courses; 14.0 university credits including 70% or higher in PSYC 3330H and at least 1.0 additional 3000-level PSYC credit.