Methodology standards

Motivational Interviewing (MI).

The IAPCCT MI standard sets out competent Motivational Interviewing, consistent with Miller and Rollnick’s approach.

MI spirit

OARS

Change talk

Four processes

Fidelity

Recognition & alignment

Consistent with Miller and Rollnick’s MI; competence is judged against observable fidelity.

Associate Practitioner

Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding

Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration

Master Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision

Trainer

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation

Master Trainer

Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review

Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.

Train or accredit in Motivational Interviewing.

Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.

IAPCCT

The International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists. An independent body setting standards, accrediting programs, and credentialing practitioners since 2012.

Standards

Code of ethics

Association

Members across 40+ countries · Est. 2012