HSP 3560 - Motivational Interviewing

2(2 + 0)

Prerequisite: HSP 2030 or Permission of instructor

This course describes the change process in clients and prepares the counselor to identify readiness for change. Students are taught interviewing skills which are 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.