Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Motivational Enhancement (ME) for Health Care Professionals (Online)

Course overview

This workshop is designed for health care professionals across various disciplines (including but not limited to, physical therapists, occupational therapists, SLPs, and mental health providers who work in medical settings). Healthcare providers commonly experience challenges in helping their patients adhere to treatment recommendations, complete homework, and make behavioral changes in service of their overall health goals; this experience can be extremely frustrating for both the provider and the patient. Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Motivational Enhancement (ME) techniques can be a straightforward approach to building rapport, fostering patient buy-in, increasing motivation, and enhancing patient outcomes with reduced frustration for all parties involved. This workshop will provide the basic foundational tools associated with MI and ME, enabling providers to immediately apply these techniques in their practice.