Motivational Interviewing for Professionals in Fitness, Health and Sport

Earn up to five continuing education units!

This 1-day course is an evidence-based applied approach introducing the fundamentals of motivational interviewing (MI) to use with clients, patients and athletes in a behavior change context. Course material will provide an overview of current literature showing the primary evidence for the use of MI. Attendees will participate in a highly interactive training program focusing on the application of the foundational approaches and processes of MI.

At the end of this training program attendees should be able to:

1. Relate the evidence base for the use of MI with their clients.
2. Discuss the foundational principles and practices of MI.
3. Demonstrate basic skills in the application of MI.

Primary instructors: John E. Coumbe-Lilley, PhD, CMPC, CSCS and Tanya Prewitt-White, PhD, CMPC

Fee: $79 before Dec. 22; $89 after. Students 10% discount