Motivational Interviewing (MI): Introduction and Application | Extended pathway
Event date: -
Event location: Online
Event Link: https://www.camh.ca/en/education/academy
Event type: Multi-day (+2 days)
Course overview
This course prepares health care professionals to apply the evidence-based method of motivational interviewing (MI) to support changes in health behaviour among individuals who are ambivalent about making changes. The course is based on the required textbook, Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow, 4th edition (2023), by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick.
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to do the following:
• Describe the evidence-based method of MI, including its purpose and underlying principles.
• Define ambivalence (including sustain talk and change talk), discord, and the role of importance and confidence in supporting change.
• Demonstrate the spirit and core skills of MI in interactive exercises.
• Elicit and strengthen change talk in simulated patient-consultation sessions.
• Respond to discord and sustain talk in simulated patient-consultation sessions.
• Discuss considerations for adapting MI across diverse settings and populations.
Dates and times
• February 4—April 1, 2026 (note: pre-course activities begin January 23, 2026)
• Course sessions take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Session begin at 4 p.m. ET.
Extended pathway (10 days/9 weeks/15 hours)
• This is a paced learning format that delivers 15 hours of guided instruction over 10 days and within nine weeks.
• This pathway provides time between sessions for learners to consolidate knowledge and support the practical application of new skills.
Format
• Live, virtual, faculty-led sessions
• Accessible via laptop, tablet or phone (see “Delivery method” below)
Cost: $695.00
To register: https://www.globallearningacademy.ca/learn
To learn more before registering: Contact: courses.help@camh.ca and sandra.bennett@camh.ca.