Motivational Interviewing Training for Clinicians

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, evidence-based approach that helps clients strengthen their motivation and commitment to change. PESI’s motivational interviewing training provides clinicians with practical tools to enhance client engagement, reduce resistance, and promote lasting behavioral change.

Our accredited motivational interviewing courses offer Continuing Education (CE) credits to support your professional growth. Learn from leading experts like Stephen Rollnick, PhD, who demonstrate how to integrate MI techniques across mental health, addiction treatment, healthcare, and coaching. Whether you choose an in-person workshop or a motivational interviewing online training, you’ll gain strategies you can apply immediately in your sessions.

From foundational skills to advanced applications, PESI’s motivational interviewing CEU programs help you expand your clinical toolkit and build more effective, client-centered conversations.

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Learn trauma-informed motivational interviewing skills and integrate CBT & DBT. Get techniques to treat PTSD, substance abuse, depression, anxiety and more.

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Free Motivational Interviewing Resources

PESI offers free resources to support your ongoing motivational interviewing training, including blogs, worksheets, and practical tools. These insights are developed with leading MI experts who share real-world strategies for applying MI principles in therapy, healthcare, and coaching.

Whether you’re just beginning with motivational interviewing online training or deepening your skills, these free tools will help you enhance your practice and inspire meaningful client change.