Description
Motivational interviewing is an evidenced based and trauma informed approach. Several books have been written on MI and there are over 1000 publications and over 1100 clinical trials. It is a guiding, client-centered counselling style for eliciting behaviour change by helping clients/patients explore and resolve ambivalence. It is most centrally defined not by technique but by its spirit as a facilitative style for interpersonal relationship. Relatedly, the practice of Motivational Interviewing has four guiding principles: (1) to resist the righting reflex, (2) to understand and explore the person’s own motivation (3) to listen with empathy, and (4) to empower the person, encouraging hope and optimism.
Motivational Interviewing helps us listen for the language of change and, as a guide, empower people to consider making positive and healthy changes in their lives, all the while honouring their autonomy and choice.
Please Note: This is an interactive training. Videos, polls, individual and group exercises will be utilized to enhance the learning experience. Participants will be strongly encouraged to keep their camera on throughout the sessions and to participant to the level in which they are comfortable.
Learning Outcomes
- Outline the components of Motivational Interviewing and understand the spirit of Motivational Interviewing.
- Explain The Four Processes: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning.
- Recognize and Respond to Change Talk.
- Understand and implement the Righting Reflex.
- Practice and Apply Core Skills: Open Questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries.
Who Should Attend
Professionals who work in the following areas can benefit from Motivational Interviewing: health care, mental health counselling, social services, justice, addictions and developmental services.
Course Dates & Format
Dates: November 18, 19, 25, 26, 2026, 12:30pm – 4:00pm ET
This is a 14-hour training. This course consists of four 3.5-hour interactive virtual sessions using Zoom.
Instructor: Marie Delorme, M.Ed., RSW, Certified Motivational Interviewing Trainer, Somatic Psychotherapist
Marie has been training professionals in Motivational Interviewing (MI) for 13 years, both nationally and internationally. She is one of only four Motivational Interviewing Certified Trainers in Canada and provides MI training, coaching, mentoring, and coding services to individuals and organizations.
Marie brings extensive experience in the fields of mental health, substance use, trauma, intellectual disabilities, and bereavement counselling. Her clinical background and years of experience supporting individuals with complex and diverse needs inform her compassionate, person-centred approach to training.
In addition to her MI work, Marie is a Somatic Psychotherapist (ISTP – tm) with a private psychotherapy practice. She also incorporates meditation, yoga, and mindfulness into her work to support relaxation, emotional regulation, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
Marie’s training is interactive, practical, and engaging, combining discussion, experiential exercises, reflection, and opportunities to apply skills to real-world situations. Her approach is grounded in respect, curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that meaningful learning is most effective when participants feel supported, involved, and empowered.
Training Fee
Member Fee: $395.00 + $51.35 (HST) = $446.35
Non-Member Fee: $435.00 + $56.55 (HST) = $491.55
Group Registration: Save 20% off individual fees with a group registration of 4 or more participants. Download the group registration form HERE.
Continuing Education Information
14 CECs with OAMHP
Licensing boards and professional organizations will grant Continuing Education credits for attendance at their discretion when participants submit the course outline and certificate.
In-Service
This is available as an in-person or virtual in-service training and customized to suit your needs.
