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Why Motivational Interviewing is Essential for Your Practice
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a proven, patient-centered communication approach that helps healthcare providers facilitate behavior change, enhance patient motivation, and improve health outcomes.
By mastering MI techniques, you will improve patient outcomes, increase adherence, and build stronger provider-patient relationships—all while boosting your practice’s growth and profitability.
Higher Patient Retention & Treatment Adherence – Patients who feel heard and empowered are more likely to follow treatment plans and return for follow-ups.
Improved Patient Satisfaction & Referrals – Positive patient experiences lead to better online reviews, stronger word-of-mouth referrals, and increased revenue.
Competitive Edge in Healthcare – Mastering MI techniques sets your practice apart, making you a preferred provider for patient-centered care.
3 Benefits of This Course
Learn practical MI strategies to build rapport, reduce resistance, and guide patients toward better health outcomes.
Strengthen patient relationships, improve treatment success, and set your practice apart with patient-centered care.
Gain real-world applications perfect for providers in primary care, weight loss, addiction treatment, and chronic disease management
What You Will Learn
Core Principles of Motivational Interviewing – Understand the science behind MI and why it is one of the most effective communication tools for behavior change.
The Four Processes of MI – Learn how to engage, focus, evoke, and plan with patients to increase their motivation and commitment to treatment.
Effective Communication Techniques – Master active listening, reflective responses, and strategic questioning to guide patients toward healthier decisions.
Integrating MI into Patient-Centered Care – Learn how to seamlessly apply MI techniques in primary care, weight loss, addiction management, chronic disease treatment, and mental health settings.
Overcoming Patient Resistance – Gain practical strategies to address ambivalence, build rapport, and improve treatment adherence.
Ethical & Cultural Considerations – Understand how to adapt MI techniques to diverse patient populations while maintaining ethical integrity.
Preventing Burnout & Building Resilience – Learn how using MI can reduce provider stress, enhance job satisfaction, and improve long-term patient relationships.
Course Features
Self-Paced Online Learning – Access the course anytime, anywhere.
Interactive Case Studies & Practical Exercises – Apply what you learn immediately with real-world scenarios.
Certification Upon Completion – Show your expertise in motivational interviewing techniques.
2 CE hours for approved nursing providers
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Tara
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Rachael
I’ve learned more here than from overly expensive courses. Shannon, the heart you have for helping others serve their communities with excellence truly shines through. I’m so grateful and look forward to continuing my education through more of your courses. I can’t thank you enough!
Meet Your Instructors
Shannon Petteruti, NP, is dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal vitality and longevity. As a Certified Nurse Practitioner, she specializes in hormone optimization, weight management, libido enhancement, and muscle preservation, empowering clients to live healthier, more energetic lives.
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