I have been obsessed with MI since 2011 and I am currently a Motivational Interviewing Trainer on the Learning and Development team for Vital Decisions, an organization that uses MI as its chosen communication style, both coworker-to-coworker, and employee-to-client. I live and breathe MI daily - it is quite literally my job. I train daily on topics ranging from the basic “what is MI” to the mechanics and skills of MI, to high level subtle yet imperative intricacies of having people centered conversations. I have trained those with very little knowledge in MI to those who have been utilizing MI for years. On one hand I have a keen knowledge of MI in specific settings - teens and sexuality, elderly and dementia-related decisions, cardiac health, smoking cessation, medical planning - and on the other hand I can also help you decipher how MI can be useful in your setting as well, no matter the topic or population. If you’re looking to enhance communication and bring empowerment to a behavior change or to some ambivalence, you have a space for MI!
I am known for my passion and adoration for MI. People I coach in MI can attest that I have a very relatable and down-to-earth way of explaining MI concepts and skills, in addition to purposes for said concepts (I'm a "buy why?" kind of individual so I tend to offer those explanations). I believe strongly in the spirit of MI, and the compassion and empowerment it can bring to anyone approaching making a behavior change or anyone who is ambivalent.
