Online Course: $279.00

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Master Motivational Interviewing with Our Online Course

Designed for beginner and intermediate students, or anyone wanting to sharpen their counseling skills, this Motivational Interviewing (MI) course is led by Dr. William J. Matulich, Ph.D. For more about Dr. Matulich, visit our "About" section.

This course is perfect for compassionate professionals dedicated to facilitating positive change. Whether you’re a psychologist, social worker, counselor, therapist, addiction specialist, life or health coach, nurse, doctor, or any caring professional, you’ll benefit from learning MI techniques from the comfort of your home or office—no need for costly and inconvenient travel.

Our course features 13 engaging modules that break down the essentials of MI. Each module includes animated videos, post-tests, and practical exercises to ensure you not only understand the core concepts but can apply them in your professional practice.

Upon completing the course, including all sessions, passing the post-tests, and submitting a course evaluation, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to showcase your new skills.

This online, animated MI course is a learning experience that will empower participants to facilitate change with confidence and compassion. More than a professional development opportunity—this course is a pivotal step in enhancing professionals’ ability to inspire change and make a lasting impact on the lives they touch.

Optional CE credits are also available to a wide variety of professionals for an extra $25.00. If you are interested in CE credits, be sure to click the "Register Here for Course with CE Credits" button below. 12 CE credits are provided by CE-Classes.com. CE-Classes.com is approved by:

• The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
• Florida Certification Board
• The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2025
• The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements.
• California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-174-0225 Expires 02-2025
• The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education
• The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education
• Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD)
• Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board - Approval from a state licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists is accepted by the OH CSWMFTB.
• New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com 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-0120.
• New York Mental Health Practitioners Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the 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-0260.
• New York Psychology Board CE-Classes.com, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0211
• The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2024 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years.
• The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2024.
• This course is NOT available for NBCC credit
• This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers.

Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval.

 At the completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify and explain the four components of the “Spirit” of MI and their significance in motivating behavior change. 

2. State and demonstrate how to assess and strengthen a client’s motivation to change using scaling questions. 

3. Identify the fundamental MI skills: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summaries, in a directional manner that encourages intrinsic motivation. 

4. Recognize the need to have at least 50% of responses during an MI session be reflective listening responses. 

5. Recognize and appropriately reinforce client “change talk.”
6. Identify several strategies to effectively elicit change talk from clients. 

7. Describe the origins and roles of client resistance/discord within the therapeutic relationship. 

8. Describe the ability to foster client commitment and assist in the formulation of a comprehensive change plan based on SMART goals. 

9. Describe the flexible nature of MI and demonstrate its implementation as a primary or adjunctive approach in diverse therapeutic settings. 

10. Identify MI techniques to address and navigate client resistance or non-adherence, thereby enhancing their skills in maintaining a constructive therapeutic relationship and improving client adherence to the change plan. 

We understand that plans can change, and we aim to be as flexible as possible. Participants who wish to cancel their enrollment in the Online Motivational Interviewing Class may do so under the following conditions: 

Within 24 Hours of Purchase: Participants who cancel within 24 hours of purchasing the course will receive a full refund of the course fee.

After 24 Hours of Purchase: A cancellation fee of $50 will be applied to cancellations made more than 24 hours after the purchase. The remainder of the course fee will be refunded to the participant. 

We are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience and value feedback from our participants. Should you have any grievances related to the course, please submit them in writing to dr.sjlanyi@me.com. All grievances will be reviewed, and you can expect a reply within 10 business days. We strive to resolve any issues promptly and satisfactorily. 

Although our course is conducted online, which typically minimizes the need for ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accommodations, we are committed to ensuring accessibility for all participants. Should you require any special accommodations to fully participate in the course, please contact us at billmatulich@mac.com. We will work with you to make all reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation.

Transparency and integrity are paramount in our educational endeavors. We hereby declare that there are no known conflicts of interest associated with this course. This statement assures all participants that the course content is presented fairly and objectively, without any undisclosed bias or influence.

We are confident that our Motivational Interviewing (MI) course will significantly enhance your professional skills. To demonstrate our commitment to your satisfaction, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you complete the course and feel it hasn’t met your expectations, simply contact us within 30 days for a full refund. Your growth and satisfaction are our top priorities. Invest in your future with confidence!

This online, animated MI course is a learning experience that will empower participants to facilitate change with confidence and compassion. More than a professional development opportunity—this course is a pivotal step in enhancing professionals’ ability to inspire change and make a lasting impact on the lives they touch.