Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare – 1 Day Course in Atlanta, GA

Schedule

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 06 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Regus - Atlanta - 260 Peachtree | Atlanta, GA

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Empower patients toward lasting behavior change using motivational interviewing techniques in healthcare and mental health settings.
About this Event

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About the Course:

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided during the session


Course Overview

This 1 Day intensive course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to Motivational Interviewing (MI) — a collaborative, client-centered approach to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. Through real-world examples, hands-on practice, and guided reflection, participants will learn to communicate with empathy, reduce resistance, and enhance patient adherence. Participants will leave with practical techniques they can apply immediately in clinical or counseling settings. The course also emphasizes building lasting professional-patient relationships and improving overall treatment outcomes.


Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply MI principles to improve patient motivation and engagement
  • Communicate effectively using OARS techniques
  • Recognize and respond to resistance with empathy
  • Integrate MI into healthcare and counseling workflows
  • Support sustainable patient behavior change
  • Develop personalized strategies to use MI in daily practice

Target Audience
  • Physicians, nurses, and therapists
  • Psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers
  • Case managers and wellness coordinators
  • Health educators and behavioral health professionals

Why Choose This Course?

In today’s healthcare environment, effective communication is as important as clinical expertise. Healthcare and mental health professionals frequently face the challenge of motivating patients to make lasting behavioral changes. This course equips them with practical MI tools to foster trust, collaboration, and compliance while improving overall care outcomes.

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Want to train your entire team?
In-house sessions are available for clinics, hospitals, and wellness organizations aiming to embed a motivational communication culture across healthcare teams, enhancing patient-centered care and engagement. These customized sessions ensure every team member gains practical skills for immediate application in their daily interactions.

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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Info:
• Understand the spirit and guiding principles of MI
• Explore the concept of patient ambivalence and behavior change
• Learn how MI fits into healthcare and therapy practices
• Icebreaker Activity


Module 2: Core MI Communication Techniques

Info:
• Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS)
• Apply active listening and empathy-driven dialogue
• Recognize resistance and respond effectively
• Exercise


Module 3: The Stages of Change Model

Info:
• Explore the trans theoretical model and readiness to change
• Tailor communication based on patient’s stage
• Use scaling techniques to measure motivation
• Case Study


Module 4: Eliciting and Strengthening Change Talk

Info:
• Identify and reinforce change talk
• Guide patients toward goal commitment
• Avoid common pitfalls that reduce motivation
• Role Play


Module 5: Applying MI in Clinical and Mental Health Contexts

Info:
• Integrate MI into brief consultations and therapy sessions
• Manage emotional and behavioral barriers
• Adapt MI for multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Activity


Module 6: Overcoming Challenges and Resistance

Info:
• Handle difficult conversations with compassion
• Maintain motivation in long-term care settings
• Address relapse and recurring issues effectively
• Scenario Simulation


Module 7: Developing an MI Action Plan

Info:
• Create a personalized plan to apply MI in your practice
• Identify next steps for continuous improvement
• Commit to sustainable behavior change techniques
• Action Plan Review


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Regus - Atlanta - 260 Peachtree, 260 Peachtree Street NW Suite 2200, Atlanta, United States

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