Introductory

This two-day training will discuss an effective approach in the treatment of challenging clients, and provide participants with an opportunity to explore creative ways of integrating these approaches into an effective therapeutic intervention -- when to use, when not to use Motivational Interviewing. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, evidence-based, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence.

Foundational MI

In this two-day intensive VIRTUAL training, participants will learn the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative conversational style that strengthens a person’s own motivation and commitment to change. Participants will be guided through a sequence of learning activities to support the development of proficiency in the application of MI.

This 5-hour skills-based training equips social workers with practical strategies for integrating Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients experiencing depression. Participants will explore how depressive symptoms impact motivation, energy, and engagement, and how MI can be used to increase readiness before introducing CBT tools such as behavioral activation and cognitive restructuring

Motivational Interviewing MI) Skills Intensive- Practical Skills for Effective, Person-Centered Conversations Course Description Are your conversations getting stuck? Do you find yourself giving great advice that doesn’t always lead to change?

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful, evidencebased approach that transforms everyday professional conversations into catalysts for change.

In this highly interactive, skills-intensive training, you will practice practical tools you can use immediately to:

 Build stronger engagement and trust 

Unlocking Change: A Free Motivational Interviewing Class with (MINT) member Hillary Logan, LCSW, LCAS. 

Join the next Intro Class on March 26th from 1:00-2:00pm ET

Motivational Interviewing Will Help You:

• Motivational Interviewing Will Help You feel more effective with your clients
• Keep the burden of change off YOUR shoulders
• Become a more successful helping professional
• Improve client outcomes (evidence-based practice, y’all)

Learn:

Motivational Interviewing End-User Training for Corrections Professionals

If you've been trained in Motivational Interviewing, have an understanding of the spirit and skills of the approach, and would like an opportunity to improve your MI use through practice and feedback, you are welcome to attend our MI Skill Development Groups. Each month, we gather to consider some aspect of MI through the lens of our shared expertise, and then practice with one another, doing our best to provide each other with helpful feedback.

Our online practice group typically takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time. 

If you've been trained in Motivational Interviewing, have an understanding of the spirit and skills of the approach, and would like an opportunity to improve your MI use through practice and feedback, you are welcome to attend our MI Skill Development Groups. Each month, we gather to consider some aspect of MI through the lens of our shared expertise, and then practice with one another, doing our best to provide each other with helpful feedback.

Our online practice group typically takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Eastern Time. 

What Makes a Therapist Effective?

Evidence-based Strategies to Make the Most of Your Time with Your Client