Motivational Interviewing Training – Phase 1
to 8:30am to 4:30pm
Campus for Health & WellBeing
2202 S. 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502
This comprehensive 28-hour, two-phase workshop is designed to equip healthcare and human service professionals with practical, evidence-based communication strategies. Participants will learn how to effectively guide individuals through the stages of change, enhance motivation, and support positive outcomes.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for LMHPs, LMFTs, Social Workers, Professional Counselors, case managers, and non-profit or clinical staff looking to strengthen how they engage individuals in their services and their therapeutic communication skills.
Course Overview
Phase I: Foundations of Motivational Interviewing
Explore the history and core philosophy of Motivational Interviewing. You will learn and practice foundational active listening skills (OARS), identify basic communication strategies, and master tools to elicit and respond to “change talk.”
Phase II: Advanced Skills & Application
(Prerequisite: Completion of both days of Phase I)
Build directly on the concepts covered in Phase I. Participants will deepen their practice, learn advanced MI techniques, and gain hands-on experience applying these strategies to support individuals navigating complex stages of change.
Phase II: February 25 & 26, 2027
Cost: $500 per person
($300 for nonprofit professionals and students)
Limited to 20 external participants to ensure an interactive learning environment.
Continuing Education Credits
28.0 Criminogenic CEUs will be awarded to LMHPs, LMFTs, Social Workers, and Professional Counselors who attend all four days and complete the training evaluation.
