SW 460 Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centered, goal-oriented method of communication for eliciting and strengthening intrinsic motivation for positive change. This elective provides a foundation of knowledge of MI concepts and specific therapeutic skills. The course will focus on the core MI processes of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning. Students will learn specific MI skills of open-ended questioning, affirming, reflective listening, and summarizing. Students will also learn how to develop personalized feedback, create change plans, and evaluate effectiveness. Teaching techniques may include case vignettes, role plays, guest presenters, videotaped interviews, and class discussions. There will be ample opportunity to practice skills for guiding change-focused client conversations in this course. This course meets the requirement for a clinical practice elective.
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