About this course
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a behavioral technique that has been shown to be effective in promoting behavior change in a variety of mental health and medical contexts. Specific to behavioral medicine, MI can be extremely effective across the disease continuum – whether used to promote disease prevention or adherence to required regimens to thwart disease progression. This course presents a basic introduction to the application of MI in clinical practice. First, an overview of the history, underlying theory and basic principles of MI is provided. The course then explores how MI has been applied successfully in treating patients resistant to behavior change in a variety contexts. Basic techniques are discussed that can minimize resistance to change and promote motivational readiness leading to the uptake of health-related behaviors.
Course Specific Approvals and Disclosures
HealthForum Online has been approved by Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board as an Educational provider with programs approved by NBCC, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing as a provider of professional continuing education for health care professionals, provider approval #50-29605.
HealthForum Online is approved by the Florida Board of Psychology as a Board Approved Provider, provider approval # 50-29605.
HealthForum Online has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7185. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. HealthForum Online is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
HealthForum Online is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. HealthForum Online maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
The presenter and all members of the planning team have disclosed that they have no relevant financial commercial relationships to products or devices related to the content of this educational activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medication have been used. Courses include expert peer reviews of the content where applicable.