CSL 2050 Motivational Interviewing I

1.5 Credit hours 22.5 Contact hours

This course explores the evidence-based and client-centered Motivational Interviewing (MI) framework with a focus on collaborative conversation designed to strengthen a person’s motivation for and commitment to change. The course covers how to identify client readiness, willingness, and ability to make changes. This course meets the requirements of Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) for the Certified Addiction Counseling (CAC) clinical training program.    Notes: All Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) courses seek to enhance the ability of the counselor to offer treatment services in a manner that respects gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural, familial, systemic and socioeconomic diversity.  

Prerequisite

Successful completion of CSL 2068 (grade C or higher).