Q&A – Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing is a highly successful approach to effective and compassionate care in the health care and social service sectors. Any organization or employee in any sector could benefit from the skills utilized in Motivational Interviewing. Here is a video featuring local service provider Dorothy Olivar talking a bit about what MI is all about.

To learn more about Motivational Interviewing skills or to gain more information on concurrent disorders, check out our training calendar for more details!

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September 1, 2015

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