Motivational Interviewing Strategies for Coaches

Develop-approved clock hours: 4 (Develop course ID: 188096)
Format: live, in person
Cost: $75 | free for Parent Aware coaches and professional development advisors
Who should sign up: coaches, professional development advisors, relationship-based professional development (RBPD) specialists
Prerequisites: none

Motivational interviewing is a technique used to guide early childhood professionals toward improvement and empower them to change. Motivational interviewing coaches focus on curiosity instead of judgment. They use specific strategies to align themselves with the provider and to promote reflection.

• Get an introduction to motivational interviewing principles
• Experience and practice motivational interviewing skills

Upcoming dates

When: February 17, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register by February 13
Where: Ramsey County Library - Shoreview Community Program Room, 4560 Victoria St N, Shoreview MN