Motivational Interviewing for Addictions

*The final offering of this course will be Winter 2027 This course will introduce students to a philosophical approach that includes a unique counselling and communication style essential in helping clients change addiction related behavior. Motivational Interviewing in a counselling method that works to resolve ambivalent feelings and uncertainty to find the internal motivation that clients need to change behavior. Students will learn techniques to assist their clients to make positive and lasting changes.