*Registration payment includes Credit Cards and Interfund Transfers ONLY.
Students in clinical degree programs (counseling, social work, clinical/counseling psychology, pre-med, etc.), practicing clinicians, researchers, and individuals interested in learning more about Motivational Interviewing.
This training is offered through a regional partnership between the UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center and the South Piedmont Area Health Education Center.
In this three-hour webinar, Dr. Ricciutti will address Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills which are highly relevant to many clinical and communication-focused professions. Individuals working in hospitals, non-profit agencies, private practices and academic settings can benefit from learning these skills to help people change.
Motivational Interviewing is an essential approach for treating individuals with substance use disorders or addiction. This goal-directed communication style emphasizes the language of change, helping clients resolve ambivalence, feel understood, and align their values and goals with personal choices. Despite its effectiveness, MI is often underutilized or applied incorrectly with those struggling with addiction.
This training will equip clinicians, future clinicians, and researchers with a deeper understanding this approach and its benefits for improving client outcomes and reducing clinician burnout. Participants will explore the theoretical foundation of MI and review key concepts including core principles, the spirit behind the method, and fundamental techniques.
Speaker
Natalie Ricciutti, Ph.D. 
Dr. Natalie Ricciutti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at UNC Charlotte. She received her Ph.D. from Kent State University and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Clinical Addiction Specialist. Dr. Ricciutti’s clinical, research, and teaching expertise are in addictions counseling and education. She is an advocate for providing counseling students with the necessary information and education about substance use disorders, process/behavioral disorders, and the treatment of both using Motivational Interviewing (MI). Dr. Ricciutti has been practicing using MI for years, and teaches an MI-focused addiction intervention course. Dr. Ricciutti also researches the impact of stigma in treatment of addictions and readiness to decrease substance use across communities.
Date and Time
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
2:00 pm EST - 5:00 pm EST
Webinar Information
This webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page.
Continuing Education Credits
(You MUST attend the entire webinar to receive credit).
Contact Hours / CEUs
This activity fulfills the requirement for 0.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), representing 3.0 Contact Hours.
3.0 Contact Hours (category A) CE for NC Psychologists
The South Piedmont AHEC is recognized by the North Carolina Psychology Board as an approved provider of (Category A) Continuing Education for North Carolina Licensed Psychologists.
3.0 NBCC Clock Hours
South Piedmont AHEC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 5096. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. South Piedmont AHEC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
In Partnership with - UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center
Click https://violenceprevention.charlotte.edu/ to learn more about UNC Charlotte Violence Prevention Center.
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