Course description
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-oriented, collaborative, evidence-informed approach to counselling focused on exploring and resolving ambivalence and enhancing motivation to change. In this course, students study the application of MI in addictions and mental health. Practical skills, concepts, and essential strategies of MI are integrated into clinical practice to promote behaviour change and maintenance of gains. Case studies, demonstrations, and experiential learning are used to develop MI skills.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2026 registration is now open.Spring 2026 registration opens March 2, 2026.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery