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Motivational Interviewing makes a lot of sense on paper, but many of us still find ourselves wondering when to use MI, what it actually sounds like in the moment, and how to know we’re doing it well. In this live, interactive session, we’ll explore MI as a practical, flexible path to personal change. We’ll focus on the heart of MI - spirit, the four tasks, and listening for change talk - and bring those ideas to life through demonstrations, real-play, and shared reflection. The emphasis will be on engagement, accessibility, and real-world use rather than technical mastery. Participants will leave with a clearer sense of how MI fits and how to use it with more ease and intention. With your purchase, you will receive 240 days of on-demand access to watch and revisit every session at your own pace. This live virtual program is eligible for 2.5 APA Continuing Education (CE) credits. To receive APA CE credits, participants must attend the full 2.5-hour program, complete the required program evaluation, and submit the $10 USD APA CE credit fee. Partial credit will not be awarded.

What you'll learn

Describe the spirit and four tasks of Motivational Interviewing and how they support meaningful, self-directed change.

Recognize change talk and demonstrate the use of core MI strategies, including OARS (Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries), to respond skillfully.

Apply Motivational Interviewing both in professional practice and in participants’ own personal change efforts.

Important notice: This program will be hosted live on Zoom. To protect the integrity and confidentiality of the learning space, no recording or redistribution is authorized. Participants are expected to attend the live session in full. Participants will have access to the recording for 240 days to watch at their own pace.

Meet the speaker

Michelle Drapkin

New Jersey, USA

Michelle Drapkin, PhD, ABPP is a board-certified clinical psychologist and behavior change specialist with over 20 years of experience translating psychological science into practical tools for real life. She is the Founder and Director of the CBT Center, where she provides evidence-based treatment, consultation, and training grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and process-based approaches. Dr. Drapkin is a long-time Motivational Interviewing trainer and has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) for nearly 20 years. She is also a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (ACBT). Her professional background spans industry, academia, and federal service, including Johnson & Johnson, the University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers University, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her work focuses on helping people make meaningful, values-aligned changes through effective communication, motivation, and psychological flexibility. In addition to clinical practice, she consults with healthcare and digital health organizations and delivers trainings and workshops for clinicians, leaders, and organizations. She is the author of The Motivational Interviewing Path to Personal Change: The Essential Workbook for Creating the Life You Want (New Harbinger Publications). CBTCenter.org Book: https://cbtcenter.org/the-motivational-interviewing-path-to-personal-change/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelledrapkin/

Motivational Interviewing as a Path to Personal Change

Michelle Drapkin talks more about her upcoming program.

Continuing Education credits available

This live virtual program is eligible for 2.5 APA Continuing Education (CE) credits. To receive APA CE credits, participants must attend the full 2.5-hour program, complete the required program evaluation, and submit the $10 APA CE credit fee. Partial credit will not be awarded. The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers,Inc, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Inc, maintains responsibility for this program and its content.