Intermediate Motivational Interviewing

This is an Online Training Series composed of 4 meetings at the following dates and times:

October 5, 2026 - October 8, 2026 from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Pacific Time

This online training series is focused on helping you to enhance your communication skills in this active learning class. This is for learners who have taken an introductory Motivational Interviewing course and want to expand on concepts such as strategically responding, focus, and incorporating MICA intentions.

Working from an Evidence-Based Practice perspective, the training will be tailored to the participants to build up practical skills that can be applied immediately. We will focus on strategy and the processes of Motivational Interviewing which will help you better engage your clients, and create an environment for long term sustained behavior change. There will be video examples, audience participation, and skill practice, creating a very interactive training experience.

You will learn how to/Learning Objectives:

- Differentiate between the 4 types of talk

- Identify how to implement the focus process

- Strategically responding to Change talk

- Discover the MICA intentions and how they support the change process

Includes:

• 10 hours Online course
• Possible Continuing Education Credits (see link below)
• Informational PDF handouts and worksheets to practice
• Certificate of Completion

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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Agenda

Instructions for addressing grievances

Requirements to receive Continuing Education Certificate link

This training is designed for social workers and behavioral health professionals. IFIOC #1485 is approved as a provider for work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. IFIOC maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers participating in this training will receive 10 continuing education clock hours. Professionals should contact their individual regulatory board to review current continuing education requirements for licensure renewal. ASWB Approval Period: 05/30/2024 to 05/30/2027.

Learn more about our trainers Casey John , Aly, Shawn, and Austin by checking out their bios!

Total Class cost: $497.00 + $35.18 ( Eventbrite booking fees) and sales tax where applicable.

Accessibility Accommodations: Please reach out to jan.grothe@ifioc.com

System Requirements: This course is run through the platform zoom, a link will be provided once registered. No need to download anything.

Refunds/Cancellations: Please reach out to jan.grothe@ifioc.com

Registration Deadline: The day the course begins!

Additional questions: Reach out to jan.grothe@ifioc.com