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Motivational Interviewing for Addiction

Support meaningful change in addiction - learn directly from the co-founder of Motivational Interviewing in this online course.

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About the Course

Start date
Immediate access
Length
10hrs | On-Demand (12 months access)
Who this course is for
Mental Health & Health Professionals
Accreditation
10 CE / CME CreditsSee all accreditation details
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers a powerful, client-centered approach to working with the ambivalence that so often accompanies addiction. Rather than pushing for change or trying to talk clients out of their ambivalence, Motivational Interviewing helps them explore their own values, build hope, and move toward recovery in a way that feels meaningful and self-directed.

Help Clients Move Toward Recovery

Whether clients are discouraged, unsure, or returning to use, Motivational Interviewing offers a respectful, collaborative framework for guiding conversations about change. Grounded in decades of research, it’s especially effective in addiction work - where motivation is often complex and change unfolds over time.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Support clients through the stages of change - from pre-contemplation to maintenance

  • Engage clients who feel stuck, ambivalent, or unsure about recovery

  • Respond to change talk and sustain talk in the context of substance use

  • Help clients find their own reasons and readiness for change

  • Integrate Motivational Interviewing with other evidence-based approaches to addiction treatment

Motivational Interviewing for Addiction
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Learn From the Experts in Motivational Interviewing & Addiction Treatment

This course is taught by William Miller, co-developer of Motivational Interviewing, and Theresa Moyers, internationally respected trainer and researcher - alongside a team of expert addiction specialists.

  • William Miller is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. He co-developed Motivational Interviewing and is a pioneer in the treatment of substance use. He has authored more than 600 publications and is one of the most cited researchers in psychology.

  • Theresa Moyers is Professor of Psychology at the University of New Mexico. Her work focuses on clinician skill-building and fidelity in Motivational Interviewing practice, with a particular emphasis on addiction treatment. Known for her engaging teaching and deep clinical insight, she is one of the world’s most experienced Motivational Interviewing trainers.

Together, they bring decades of research, teaching, and clinical experience to this course - through in-depth instruction, filmed demonstrations, and practical strategies for real-world addiction work.

Bill Miller, Theresa Moyers teach Motivational Interviewing for Addiction
What This Course Helps You Do

This course gives you a practical, skills-based framework for using Motivational Interviewing in the treatment of substance use disorders, including both alcohol and other drug use.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Work more effectively with ambivalence in addiction contexts

  • Recognize and respond to change talk and sustain talk

  • Guide recovery conversations without confrontation or persuasion

  • Support clients through setbacks, relapses, and uncertain motivation

  • Apply Motivational Interviewing across the stages of change

  • Approach addiction treatment as an ongoing process - not a one-time event

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Your Learning Experience

This 10-hour, self-paced course combines expert instruction, filmed demonstrations, and interactive learning to help you build real confidence in using Motivational Interviewing with clients affected by substance use.

Your course includes:

  • Video lessons that break down key Motivational Interviewing concepts and techniques

  • Demonstrations of Motivational Interviewing with clients at different stages of change

  • Animations and interactive quizzes to reinforce learning

  • Downloadable exercises and tools to support your clinical work

  • A curated library of readings and resources to deepen your understanding

This course is ideal for psychologists, therapists, social workers, counselors, addiction specialists, peer workers, nurses, doctors, and others working professionally with clients affected by substance use disorders.

If you would like to request an invoice, please fill out the form here.

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What People Say About This Course

Alexis Ritvo, MD MPHPsychiatrist - Denver, CO, USA

I have found it incredibly helpful to hear the founders themselves describe how they conceptualize MI and see demonstrations.

Rachel CavallaroPsychologist - Denver, CO, USA

I have already recommended it to my colleagues in primary care because I feel it's completely relevant. I also believe these skills can greatly improve health care if implemented.

Carole HareLicensed Professional Counselor - Michigan, USA

This is the BEST Motivational Interviewing training I've had. I was aware of MI but have never had such concise and detailed training in it. The videos are so clear and informative and I especially like the sample sessions which show the principles in practice.

Kim GraysonPsychiatrist - Houston, TX, USA

This is a very practical and helpful course to take and practice skills between each lesson with my patients. Seeing MI in action and practicing it with my patients throughout the week between each lesson is what I love.

Lya ChapmanPsychologist - Santa Rosa, California, USA

This is a very concise and informative course taught by highly skilled clinicians and it is also enjoyable. I gain inspiration from watching Bill, Terri, and Stephen. Their approach is what I hope mine to be on a more consistent basis.

Toni JusticeSocial Worker - Gulf Breeze, FL

I like that it is very easy to follow and you aren't overwhelmed with information. I enjoyed most learning how to use Motivational Interviewing techniques in both my professional and personal life.

Continuing Education & Professional Development (CE/CME/CPD)

Motivational Interviewing for Addiction is designed for mental health professionals and health professionals worldwide. On completion you'll receive an official certificate of completion, which can be submitted to registration bodies for CPD.

This course is accredited for 10 CE/CME credit hours for US licensed professionals:

  • Psychologists - 10 CE hours, APA - co-sponsored with Amedco, an APA-approved sponsor

  • Social workers - 10 general CE credits, ASWB ACE

  • Physicians - 10 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, ACCME

  • Nurses - 10 contact hours, ANCC

  • Counselors, MFTs & addiction professionals - 10 hours, accepted by most US state boards via APA and ASWB ACE credit - see the state-by-state list

  • Approved CE activity with the New York State boards for Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, and Marriage & Family Therapy.

View the full learner notification for this course (PDF) — includes complete accreditation statements, state board acceptance lists, learning objectives and faculty disclosures.

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