Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
 "There's a whole landscape of possibilities with MI! I'm really excited to put my new skills into practice!"
"Great new ideas and methods for interacting with clients." "The trainers provided caring, gentle guidance; it was a pleasure to watch them model their skills. " "I liked everyone's willingness to really practice and risk making mistakes." "...more experiential than almost anything I have ever been to."
Kathy Silverman is a Health Educator with the HIV/AIDS Program. She trains on HIV/AIDS, counseling skills, crisis and suicide assessment and intervention, harm reduction, and behavior change. Kathy is also a WA State HIV Prevention Counseling Trainer. NOTE: This workshop requires in-person attendance in Seattle, WA. This is not a web-based course. Based on multiple queries, we also do not offer scholarships nor funding of any kind. Alternative PDF version of the brochure and order form. Each workshop includes:
- 2 days of blended theory, discussion and hands-on practice of core MI skills.
- A third day to debrief and hone skills after a period of real-life practice.
- A complete training manual and post-course resources.
Training benefits:
- Improved listening, communication skills, and techniques for enhancing motivation.
- Increased confidence in helping clients explore and sustain change.
- Reduced frustration and client resistance.
Series I: |
April 16, 17 & June 5 |
| Series II: |
June 11, 12 & August 10 |
| Series III: |
October 15, 16 & November 18 |
- 9:00 am - 4:30 pm each day.
- Attendance on all 3 days is required to ensure learning continuity and to receive a certificate of completion.
- Lunch is on your own but afternoon snacks will be provided.
Location: The 2100 Building
2100 24th Ave S (corner of Rainier and 24th) [MAP]
Seattle, WA 98144 Fees:
$150.00/person or $130.00/person with 3 or more participants from same agency. Checks payable to SKCDPH. CE credits:
18 CE hours are offered for this workshop. Public Health - Seattle & King County is approved to provide CE credits by the WA State Department of Health and the WA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Pre-registration is required |
Mail-in method: Complete and mail registration form with payment (see page 2, PDF) Mail your payment to: ATTN: Diane Ferrero
AIDS Prevention Program
400 Yesler Way, 3rd Floor
Seattle, WA 98104
You are not registered until payment is received.
- Workshops are limited to 20 persons and fill quickly. Early registration is encouraged!
- Refunds are available only for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to your confirmed workshop. The full fee will be charged for all late cancellations and "no shows."
Information for Public Health Employees: DO NOT send payment. Complete a Travel/Training form to charge payment to your organization/project. For more information, contact Diane Ferrero at 206-296-4649 or diane.ferrero@kingcounty.gov
Online method:
Fill out the form below and press the send button to register. After you press the Send button at the bottom of the page, you will be taken to our Thank You webpage which confirms your request.
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