A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing Certificate Program
Credit Available - See CEs/Contact Hours tab below.
Total Credits: 25 NYSED LMSW & LCSW CEs/Contact Hours, 25 NYSED LMHC CEs/Contact Hours, 25 NYSED LMFT CEs/Contact Hours, 25 NYSED LCAT CEs/Contact Hours, 25 NYSED PSY CEs/Contact Hours, 12.5 UB Online Trauma-Informed Clinical Foundation Certificate- elective course, 12.5 UB Trauma-Informed Care & Counseling Certificate- elective course, 12.5 UB Trauma-Informed Care & Counseling Certificate- skill intervention course, 25 UBSW - NYS OASAS
- Average Rating:
- 42
- Categories:
- Motivational Interviewing | Care & Counseling: Elective Courses | Care & Counseling: Skill Intervention Courses | Certificate Program: Online Trauma-Informed Clinical Foundation | Certificate Program: Trauma-Informed Care & Counseling | Online Trauma-Informed Clinical Foundation: Elective Courses | Trauma and PTSD
- Trainers:
- Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT | Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
- Course Levels:
- Beginning and Intermediate
- Duration:
- 25 hours
Description
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing Certificate Program
Required courses:
A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
Description: Begin with an introduction to the principles, strategies, and the spirit of the Motivational Interviewing (MI) approach to help clients build commitment and reach a decision to change problematic behaviors.Continue your journey and go beyond the basics of motivational interviewing to explore a trauma-informed approach to motivational interviewing that will prepare you to work with some of your most challenging and trauma-exposed clients in taking action steps towards their goals. Advanced skills will be taught through a trauma lens that can be implemented during all phases of treatment and will highlighting response to conflict and the experiences of marginalized populations.
This certificate program is comprised of the following two courses:
- A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
- Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
Goals of the certificate program:
- Describe Motivational Interviewing theories and concepts
- Apply Motivational Interviewing techniques to your practice
- Practice moving through the stages of a Motivational Interviewing conversation
- Practice giving advice in a trauma-informed Motivational-Interviewing consistent style
Research: Select current research on MI can be found at US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health
Target Audience: social workers, mental health practitioners, creative arts therapists, marriage and facility therapists, psychologists, addiction professionals, case managers, and other interested individuals.
We are happy to respond to any concerns or questions you may have. Please contact us at by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
ADA Accommodations: If you require any support for your ADA needs in the United States, please contact us by email at least 3 weeks prior to the event by email at sw-ce@buffalo.edu or by phone at 716-829-5841.
CEs/Contact Hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0001. Continuing education contact hours: 25 Breakdown: 12.5 live online hours awarded for each course for a total of 25 live online hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0008. Continuing education contact hours: 25 Breakdown: 12.5 live online hours awarded for each course for a total of 25 live online hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0007. Continuing education contact hours: 25 Breakdown: 12.5 live online hours awarded for each course for a total of 25 live online hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists #CAT-0003. Continuing education contact hours: 25 Breakdown: 12.5 live online hours awarded for each course for a total of 25 live online hours
University at Buffalo School of Social Work, Office of Continuing Education is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0062. Continuing education contact hours: 25 Breakdown: 12.5 live online hours awarded for each course for a total of 25 live online hours
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NYS OASAS Provider #0045: 25 hours for : MI Client Behavior Change: 12.5 hours approved for CPP Initial, Section 4; CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal; MI Intermediate: 12.5 hours approved for CPP & CPS Initial Hours, Section 1 and CASAC, CPP & CPS Renewal.
Handouts
MI Outline (93.9 KB) | Download |
MI all powerpoints (11.3 MB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Day 1 Powerpoint (518.3 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Day 2 Powerpoint (825.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Day 3 Powerpoint (546.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Day 4 Powerpoint (502.2 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Day 5 Powerpoint (898.8 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI handouts (643.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI References (165 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Intermediate Outline (94.3 KB) | Download |
Intermediate MI Day 1 Powerpoint (901.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Intermediate MI Day 2 Powerpoint (1.4 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Intermediate MI Day 3 Powerpoint (565.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Intermediate MI Day 4 Powerpoint (884.5 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Intermediate MI Day 5 Powerpoint (460.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
EPE handout (86.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
MI Training handouts OARS (217.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
mi values card sort (24.4 KB) | Available after Purchase |
substance-use-motivation-ruler (41.3 KB) | Available after Purchase |
change plan (43.6 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Intermediate MI Reference List (103.1 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Trainer

Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT Related Seminars and Products
Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT, is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UB School of Social Work. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and completed his dissertation data on the effective training of Motivational Interviewing. He teaches Motivational Interviewing in the UBSSW MSW program and also serves as an international trainer. Todd encourages the use of Motivational Interviewing at the Lighthouse Free Clinic where he serves as a proctor for MSW students who are gaining practice experience.

Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW Related Seminars and Products
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW, Part-time Adjunct Instructor at the UB School of Social Work. Her research and scholarship areas include the use of technology in social work education and practice, and the intersections of technology use and child welfare practice. Melanie has taught Motivational Interviewing for ten years to a variety of audiences, and has helped agencies integrate Motivational Interviewing into agency practice using coaching, change management, and implementation science principles. She co-trains with Motivational Interviewing with Todd online for various community agencies and education programs.
Equipment Requirements
Required Hardware
- A computer (desktop/laptop) or mobile device (smartphone/tablet).
- Speakers/headphones/earbuds OR access to a phone to call in to the Zoom room.
Strongly Encouraged Hardware
- Webcam or mobile device with a camera for interacting in course activities.
Internet Connection
- A stable Internet connection of 56K or greater is required. (However, please note that a 56K connection may degrade the quality of your experience.)
Any questions about these requirements or other technical questions can be directed to sw-ce@buffalo.edu.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Live Trainings (in-person and online) – Half and One Day: Full payment is due by the start of training. Participants may cancel by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email up to 10 business days prior to a training and receive a refund or a gift card minus a $50 processing fee.
Participants who cancel a half-day training (less than 5 hours) less than 10 business days prior to the training will receive a refund or a gift card minus a $50 processing fee. No gift cards or refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the training. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules and that will be stated in the workshop description.
Participants who cancel a one-day training (5 hours or more) less than 10 business days prior to the training will receive a gift card minus a $50 processing fee or a refund of 50% of their registration fee. No gift cards or refunds will be issued within 24 hours of the training. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules and that will be stated in the workshop description.
Live Training (in-person, online and hybrid) – Multi-Day: There is a $50 non-refundable deposit for all multi-day trainings. Full payment is due by the start of training. Participants may cancel by contacting the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email up to 30 calendar days prior to a training and receive a refund or a gift card minus a $50 processing fee and the $50 non-refundable deposit.
Participants who cancel less than 30 calendar days prior to the training will receive a gift card minus a $50 processing fee and the $50 non-refundable deposit or a refund of 50% of their registration fee. No gift cards or refunds will be issued with 5 or less business days’ notice before the start of the training. There may be instances where a special workshop has additional cancellation rules and that will be stated in the workshop description.
Self-Study Training: Participants have up to 72 hours from purchase to contact the Office of Continuing Education by phone or email and request a refund for an online course.
Gift Cards: Gift cards can be used as payment toward future trainings. Gift cards expire one (1) year after being issued.
Substitute Attendance: If a registered participant is unable to attend a training and would like another individual to attend in their place the Office of Continuing Education must be called or emailed at least one full business day before the training. Substitution decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Late Policy: Participants should plan on arriving prior to the start of the training to allow time for sign-in, registration, and training introductions. Participants arriving 20 minutes or more after the scheduled start time or departing 20 minutes or more prior to the scheduled end time will not receive any Continuing Education Credit and/or certificates associated with the training.
Check Refunds: Check refunds may take up to 4 weeks to process.
UB Cancelled Trainings: If the Office of Continuing Education cancels a training, participants will be notified via email and refunds will be paid in full. Please be aware that if the University at Buffalo is closed the training may still be taking place. Please contact the Office of Continuing Education if you have any questions or concerns regarding whether or not a training is still being held.
Please email sw-ce@buffalo.edu or call 716-829-5841 for cancellations. Thank you.
Availability | Module Title | Speaker | CEs/Contact Hours | Course Type | Duration | Course Details | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jun 14, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
6/14/21: A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 15, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
6/15/21: A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 16, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
6/16/21: A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 17, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
6/17/21: A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jun 18, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
6/18/21: A Motivational Interviewing Approach to Client Behavior Change
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 26, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
7/26/21: Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 27, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
7/27/21: Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 28, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
7/28/21: Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 29, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
7/29/21: Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Jul 30, 2021 @ 09:00 AM (EDT) |
7/30/21: Beyond the Basics: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Motivational Interviewing (Intermediate Level)
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Todd Sage, PhD, LMSW, MAC, CASAC II, MINT
Melanie Sage, PhD, MSW, LICSW
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N/A | Live Online (Webinar) | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | More info » | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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