Motivational Interviewing 101 for Tobacco Cessation

Original Air Date: February 23, 2023 @ 2 – 3pm ET

Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based approach that can maximize client engagement, enhance treatment outcomes and empower people toward behavior change. Primary and integrated care providers can use these skills as a complement to their tobacco cessation treatment services for individuals with mental health/substance use challenges.

Join the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control at the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on Feb. 23, 2- 3 p.m. ET for an introduction to MI and find out how this practice can be used to optimize tobacco cessation treatment outcomes for your clients.

By joining this webinar, you will be able to:

  • Identify the core components of MI.
  • Understand how MI skills can enhance behavior change.
  • Apply MI to client scenarios involving tobacco cessation.

The webinar will feature the following speaker:

  • Pam Pietruszewski, MA, Senior Advisor, National Council for Mental Wellbeing

This webinar was brought to you by the National Behavioral Health Network for Tobacco and Cancer Control:

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