Motivational Interviewing Fundamentals

Motivational Interviewing is designed to maximize engagement with clients by incorporating modifications that accommodate individual abilities. Effective practice also depends on key professional characteristics such as trustworthiness, engagement, acceptance, empathy and honesty.

This session will review fundamentals of communication, trust-building and rapport while emphasizing authenticity and the importance of person-centered service. Through instruction, discussion, reflection, sharing best practices and role play, participants will gain strategies to promote positive outcomes for the people they serve.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:
• Define how Motivational Interviewing supports effective client engagement
• Apply person-centered language and skills to build rapport and develop collaborative planning with clients
• Recognize how their role in client interactions can help individuals take meaningful next steps, increasing the likelihood of positive progress

Academic Units
0
Section Number
253CTS930
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Fee Details: The enrollment fee for this 1-day class is $255.00 per participant or .06 training units for those utilizing their county contract. This fee includes quality instruction from subject-matter expert(s), research-based curricula and all digital course materials.

Training Format: This program will be offered via remote learning using Zoom. Login information will be provided after your enrollment is processed.

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment closes on 2/23/26

Those paying by check or with credit card, please have payment to us at your earliest convenience.

To be officially dropped from the class, please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less than a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). Please use this link to cancel from the class:  Enrollment Cancelation Link If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at human@ucde.ucdavis.edu.

Substitutions can be made with 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.