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Part 1: Motivational Interviewing Primer Build Your Foundation in Counseling Skills

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
.1 ASHA CEUs $25 Member/ $35 Non-Member and Affiliate 

If you've wanted to learn more about motivational interviewing or simply need a refresher, this webinar is for you. We'll explore the underlying theory, framework, and essential skills that make motivational interviewing effective.

You'll learn: 

• The importance of self-determination in counseling 
• Core micro skills of motivational interviewing (which overlap with most third wave counseling techniques)
• The steps of motivational interviewing 
• How to develop counseling voice as an SLP 
• How to structure counseling interactions for optimal outcomes
  
  

Additional Information and Registration for Part 1

Part 2: Training Students in Motivational Interviewing and Other Counseling Techniques Equip Your Program with Evidence-Based Training Approaches 

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
.1 ASHA CEUs $25 Member/ $35 Non-Member and Affiliate 

Not sure where to begin when it comes to training students to deliver counseling? This webinar provides practical strategies for building counseling competence in your training program. 

You'll learn: 

• Evidence-based approaches to counseling training 
• The ingredients of effective counseling courses 
• Course structure and skill training techniques 
• How to embed and distribute counseling throughout the curriculum 
• Ways to integrate iterative practice, reflection, and guided feedback 

Drawing on evidence from collaborative counseling (Hoepner & Zigler-Miller, 2025) and online counseling education programs (Sekhon et al., 2023). 

Additional Information and Registration for Part 2

📌 Important: Registration is separate for each webinar. You may attend one or both sessions based on your learning needs. Part 1 provides essential foundations, while Part 2 focuses on pedagogical applications—but each stands alone as a valuable learning experience. Attending Both? Use discount code MMI26 at checkout when you register for both webinars to save 20%.