HSP 3560 - Motivational Interviewing

Credits: 2

Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010, ENG 1020, HSP 1010, and HSP 2030; or permission of instructor

Description: This course describes the change process in clients and prepares the counselor to identify readiness for change. Students are taught interviewing skills specific to various stages of recovery and relapse. The focus of the process taught is to minimize or avoid resistance and to promote essential changes in substance abuse or domestic violence clients.