online course

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Introduction to MI — What MI is, what the "righting reflex" costs you, and the four-step framework.

The Spirit of MI — Partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation: the mindset behind every skill.

Understanding Client Speech — Change talk, sustain talk, and how to stop wrestling and start dancing.

Broaching the Subject — Step 1: opening the conversation while respecting autonomy.

Open-Ended Questions — Asking in a way that invites people to share their real concerns.

Reflective Listening — The single most powerful trust-building skill in MI.

Offering Information — The Ask–Offer–Ask method, so your guidance lands instead of bounces.

Clarify & Respect the Decision — Step 4: closing in a way that preserves the relationship.

Putting It All Together — The full framework in action, start to finish.

A practice plan to help you successfully transition your newly learned MI skills into everyday use.