Recorded Webinar

“Motivational interviewing is a particular way of helping people to recognize and do something about a problem behaviour. It was developed in the early 1980s from work with people with alcohol problems (Miller, 1983; Miller, Sovereign & Krege, 1988). It rapidly became a major way of working in the addictions field by providing an attractive counselling method particularly useful in dealing with ambivalent or resistant drinkers.” (Terry, 1999)

In this program, we'll introduce the concept and theory of Motivational Interviewing (MI); including the goal of MI, the spirit of MI, the stages of change, and the 4 principles of MI. This program is intended to be a primer for mental health providers to then be followed up by more extensive training. After attending this course participants will be able to: 

  • Define the four principles of Motivational Interviewing 

  • Summarize the stages of change

  • Examine how the goal of MI, eliciting change talk, can be used within various clinical populations.

  • Consider “ambivalence” within the context of MI

  • Describe the spirit of MI in clinical settings


Target Audience

Counselors & Social Workers

Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Practitioners

Course Format 

Recorded, asynchronous, self-study 

1 NBCC clock hour

Course Creation Date: 3/6/2025

Cost

Free


Meet your instructor

Director of Operations Aisha Al-Qimlass

PhD, CRC, LCMHC, LCAS holds a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and a Doctorate in Counseling and Counselor Education. She has been in practice for over 10 years serving individuals, couples, families, and groups with diverse backgrounds and presenting concerns. Dr. Al-Qimlass utilizes a blend of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy, along with process-oriented and mindfulness methods.

Counselors

Creasman Counseling PLLC's courses meet the qualifications for CE hours as required by NBCC. Beyond Therapy has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP #7234. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Creasman Counseling, PLLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
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Real world continuing education

This course was designed by counselor educators with your needs in mind. Whether you are just starting in practice or have years of experience, this course can amplify your clinical competence.

  • Intersectional - our content directly addresses issues of identity, oppression, and access

  • Relational - we approach working with client resistance from the perspective of enhancing rapport, trust, and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship

  • Current - we will address resistance using recent research and will address historical underpinnings through feminist and critical race theory lenses

FAQ

  • How do I get my certificate?

    Your attendance will be tracked at the beginning and end of the session. Following the session, you will be directed to completed the course evaluation. Once complete, you will be able to access your certificate in the student dashboard.

  • How do I request accommodations or file a grievance?

    Learn more about our these processes by clicking the "Grievances and Accommodations" link in the footer. If you aren't able to find what you're looking for, you can reach out to our admin team by email at [email protected]

  • What is your refund and cancellation policy?

    Program fee is non-refundable and non-transferrable. If you are unable to attend, please email us at [email protected] so we can remove you from the course.

About Creasman Counseling

Creasman Counseling, PLLC is a Professional Limited Liability Company registered in North Carolina. Creasman Counseling Continuing Education is a department of Creasman Counseling, PLLC offering in-person, live webinar, and recorded asynchronous learning content including the Beyond Therapy Podcast.