BHS-022 — Motivational Interviewing Techniques

COURSE DESCRIPTION — BHS-022
Title: Motivational Interviewing Techniques
CEUs: 1.5 Hours | Audience: HHAs, CNAs, PCAs, DSPs

Overview:
Motivational Interviewing is one of the most evidence-based communication approaches in behavioral health. This course introduces home care workers to the spirit and skills of MI — OARS, change talk, ambivalence, and the four processes — and shows how MI principles can transform everyday caregiving conversations into powerful seeds of client-driven change.

Learning Objectives:
– Explain MI and why it works
– Identify the four core MI processes
– Apply OARS communication skills
– Recognize change talk and ambivalence
– Understand how MI supports client autonomy

Topics Covered:
MI spirit (PACE), four processes, OARS skills, change talk DARN-CAT, ambivalence, the righting reflex, and applying MI principles in home care contexts.