Training dates for the months of March through October 2008 have been set. Find upcoming dates and register online by visiting our course schedule (select Motivational Interviewing under Health and Human Services).
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered and directive method to enhance motivation to change. Developed in the addictions field, it has proven effective in reducing substance abuse and related problems. For additional information about MI, visit www.motivationalinterview.org.
Motivational Interviewing moves counselors away from aggressive or confrontational approaches and towards bringing about change. MI training provides you with an opportunity to practice the subtle balance between its directive and client-centered approaches. Training will help you to:
This training was developed specifically to meet the requirements for continuing education for alcohol and drug counselors, social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, crisis counselors, nursing and allied health professionals.
Sessions fill quickly! Register early for the best choice of dates and locations. Pre-registration is required.
ONLINE
Visit our online course schedule and browse for Motivational Interviewing. Full payment is required to complete your registration; Visa and MasterCard are accepted online.
BY PHONE, FAX OR HOTLINE
Register by phone, fax or 24-hour hotline if your payment is being charged to Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
Phone: 612.659.6500
Fax: 612.659.6505
Hotline: 612.659.6525
THIRD PARTY PAYMENTS
If your employer is paying for you, approved payment authorization must be received by our office to complete your registration.
CONFIRMATION
Confirmation letters will be sent for all registrations received at least one week in advance. We cannot guarantee that yourletter will reach you before your class date. You are welcome to call us to confirm your registration. If you register online, you can print your confirmation during the registration process.
CHANGES AND CANCELLATIONS
You may cancel your registration or switch to another session no fewer than 5 business days prior to your training date. A $10 fee is charged for cancellations, date changes, or participant substitutions. Refunds will not be granted after the 5-business-day deadline, or for non-attendance.
The cost of the two-day program is $295. A reduced rate of $80 is available to the following:
This course was developed specifically to meet the requirements for continuing education for alcohol and drug counselors, social workers, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, crisis counselors, nursing and allied health professionals. Participants will earn 16 contact hours / 1.6 CEUs for attendance in the two-day program.
This opportunity was made possible through the collaboration of the following public organizations:
The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) helps people meet their basic needs by providing or administering health care coverage, economic assistance and a variety of services for Minnesotans. The Chemical Health and Mental Health Divisions are responsible for defining statewide policy in their fields, planning broad-based community service systems, evaluating the effectiveness of services, and funding innovative programs. State Operated Services (SOS) is the provider arm of DHS and consists of an array of campus and community-based programs serving people with mental illness, developmental disabilities, chemical dependency and traumatic brain injury.
Metropolitan State University’s B.S. degree in Alcohol and Drug Counseling is the largest educational program for chemical dependency counselors in Minnesota. The goal of the Alcohol & Drug Counseling major is to improve the delivery of chemical dependency services and thereby produce better outcomes for people who suffer from substance abuse problems.
Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC) established one of the first programs in the nation to train chemical dependency counselors. MCTC has provided continuing education and customized training for chemical dependency professionals and facilities for more than 30 years.
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