Motivational Interviewing, 4 hours

STC # 0312 8298

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is simple, outcome driven, and energy efficient. The probation officer (PO) seeks to create a professional alliance with the probationer, a collaborative working relationship.This interview style and PO skill set allows for problem solving and creates competency while placing personal responsibility on the probationer. This course provides the PO with the language that guide probationers through the stages of change. This is an active booster course.