Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare – 1 Day Course, San Francisco, CA

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About the Course:

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview

This 1 Day intensive course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to Motivational Interviewing (MI) — a collaborative, client-centered approach to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. Through real-world examples, hands-on practice, and guided reflection, participants will learn to communicate with empathy, reduce resistance, and enhance patient adherence. Participants will leave with practical techniques they can apply immediately in clinical or counseling settings. The course also emphasizes building lasting professional-patient relationships and improving overall treatment outcomes.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Apply MI principles to improve patient motivation and engagement
• Communicate effectively using OARS techniques
• Recognize and respond to resistance with empathy
• Integrate MI into healthcare and counseling workflows
• Support sustainable patient behavior change
• Develop personalized strategies to use MI in daily practice

Target Audience

• Physicians, nurses, and therapists
• Psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers
• Case managers and wellness coordinators
• Health educators and behavioral health professionals

Why Choose This Course?

In today’s healthcare environment, effective communication is as important as clinical expertise. Healthcare and mental health professionals frequently face the challenge of motivating patients to make lasting behavioral changes. This course equips them with practical MI tools to foster trust, collaboration, and compliance while improving overall care outcomes.

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Want to train your entire team?
In-house sessions are available for clinics, hospitals, and wellness organizations aiming to embed a motivational communication culture across healthcare teams, enhancing patient-centered care and engagement. These customized sessions ensure every team member gains practical skills for immediate application in their daily interactions.

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