NHA - QI - Motivational Interviewing (Foundations)

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a self-management support approach that uses a collaborative conversation style with patients, clients, or peers, in order to draw out and strengthen their motivation and commitment to change.

Whether you are a home care nurse trying to help someone who is struggling with multiple chronic conditions or a case worker helping someone to meet their daily needs on a limited income, the core skills can be learned by anyone interested in supporting others to make change.

MI is particularly useful for those who have the opportunity to engage with patients or clients who are facing complex situations, ambivalence, or multiple concerns.

The foundational MI workshop focuses on recognizing change talk, understanding ‘resistance,’ and responding with open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries to help people situate themselves for meaningful behavioral changes.


15 hours
7560

Course Sessions

Prince George - UHNBC

From Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 29, 2026, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Wilson, Kimberly
  • Schonke, Jenna
  • Lestage, Leiana

Room 5017 on the 5th floor - turn left when you get off the elevators


Vanderhoof

From Apr 29, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Smith, Ben
  • Orser, Alexandra

Stuart Nechako Manor - Theatre Room


Fort St John

From May 5, 2026 to May 6, 2026, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Baker, Cassandra
  • Ursa, Marina

Fort St John Hospital - Callahan Room 1330


Prince George - UHNBC

From May 6, 2026 to May 7, 2026, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Sipprell, Krista
  • Marchal, Rae

UHNBC - 3rd Floor Conference Room


MI Webinar Series #24

From Jun 16, 2026 to Jun 25, 2026, 8am PT - 12pm PT

  • Marchal, Rae
  • Sipprell, Krista

Webinar Series #24: Tues and Thurs 8:00-12:00 PST/MST via teams
Webinar 1 & 2: June 16 & 18
Webinar 3 & 4: June 23 & 25

You will be emailed the calendar invites once you register. You will be mailed or emailed the workbook one or two weeks before Webinar 1. Included in this training are three 30 minutes practice and feedback sessions. You will be emailed the schedule to register before the sessions start.


Prince George- Finlay Room

From Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Pavich, Ashley
  • Rempel, Nick

HSBC 4th FL - Finlay Room


Terrace - Health Unit

From Sep 17, 2026 to Sep 18, 2026, 9am PT - 5pm PT

  • Green, Keiosha
  • Emery, Briana

Health Unit Auditorium


Interest List - On-line training

From Sep 21, 2026 to Dec 18, 2026, 8am PT - 10am PT

This is an interest list only. Once we have 12 registrants we will seek funding and also put your name forward if other opportunities come up. You will have access for 3 months. Expected time commitment 16-18 hours. This learning pathway contains 3 courses, focused on building an understanding of the spirit of MI and developing core skills, including using OARS (open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries), responding to the way people talk about change, helping people to make Brief Action Plans, and understanding ‘resistance.’
More details on course can be found here: https://centrecmi.ca/mi-foundations-online/


Interest List - Fort St John

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 12am PT - 2am PT


Interest List - Quesnel

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8am PT - 4:30pm PT

This is an interest list only and once training is schedule we will confirm you would like a seat


Interest List - MI Webinar Series

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

This is an interest list only and once training is scheduled we will email you the option(s) and confirm you would like a seat and transfer your registration to that training, if no option(s) work for you then you can remain on the waitlist until there is an offering that works for you.
After 3 years, we will confirm you want to remain on the interest list.


Interest List - Fort Nelson

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

This is an interest list only and once training is scheduled we will email you the option(s) and confirm you would like a seat and transfer your registration to that training, if no option(s) work for you then you can remain on the waitlist until there is an offering that works for you.


Interest List - Dawson Creek

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

This is an interest list only and once training is scheduled we will email you the option(s) and confirm you would like a seat and transfer your registration to that training, if no option(s) work for you then you can remain on the waitlist until there is an offering that works for you.
After 3 years, we will confirm you want to remain on the interest list.


Interest List - Terrace

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

This is an interest list only and once training is schedule we will confirm you would like a seat


Interest List - Smithers

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Wilson, Alicia

Smithers


Interest List - Vanderhoof

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Smith, Ben

This is an interest list only and once training is schedule we will confirm you would like a seat


Interest List - Prince George

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

This is an interest list only and once training is scheduled we will email you the option(s) and confirm you would like a seat and transfer your registration to that training, if no option(s) work for you then you can remain on the waitlist until there is an offering that works for you.
After 3 years, we will confirm you want to remain on the interest list.


Interest List - Prince Rupert

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Wilson, Kimberly

Prince Rupert


Interest List - Kitimat

From Dec 31, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 8:30am PT - 4:30pm PT

  • Wilson, Alicia

Kitimat


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Contact Information

Brief Action Planning (BAP) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) training

bap_mitraining@northernhealth.ca