ODL 236: Motivational Interviewing and Ethical Practices

5 Credit Hours: Motivational Interviewing is an effective ethical technique for professionals in many practice settings to engage in meaningful conversations with clients to help facilitate attitude and behavior change. This workshop examines a brief definition and history, theoretical framework, style and spirit, process, and techniques of motivational interviewing. The workshop also explores how biases and diversity influence behavior and services, and provides tools for reflection, self-monitoring and regulation to manage personal values and maintain professional standards of practice.