MI Group Facilitator Training: The Power of Presence
Join our comprehensive live workshop series
MI Skills Facilitating and Mentoring Fundamentals
https://forms.gle/pVAmL3LnLy1FLHyYA
This course includes live practice, working with one-on-one teaching/mentoring of learners who are brand new to MI
This course has prerequisites
Dates
Two 4-hour classes, offered four time a year
Nov 14 + Dec 12, 2025
Feb 13 + Feb 27, 2026
May 8 + May 22, 2026
Aug 15 + Aug 29, 2026
10:30 - 3:00 ET each day
Workshop Overview: rolling - dancing - facilitating - being
This advanced workshop delves into the nuanced skills of Motivational Interviewing, designed for those with Advanced MI experience.
Across two interactive class sessions, participants will explore strategies for effectively facilitating MI Practice with new learners. We will explore teaching and learning styles, facilitating in an MI way, dancing with discord, and modeling MI Spirit as a way of Being and Presence.
Through engaging discussions, skill-building activities, and practice scenarios, attendees will refine their ability to navigate complex conversations, reinforce learner change talk, and promote learner autonomy. Ideal for practitioners seeking to deepen their MI expertise and facilitation skills. This workshop fosters mastery in modeling and applying MI Presence and Skills with confidence and consistency. The workshop includes working with one or two new learners in facilitating their MI understanding and practice.
This course is also a step towards building out your resume if you have aspirations to join the MINT (the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers).
Workshop Details
Format: Two 4-hour sessions, plus extra time facilitating others
Interest List: https://forms.gle/pVAmL3LnLy1FLHyYA
Cost: $110
Online Platform: Zoom
Questions?: skykershner@gmail.com
Prerequisites
Because Facilitating MI requires a deep level of integration, I want to make sure that all of the participants are ready so we can move efficiently as a class. I'm looking for demonstrated presence and proficiency in: OARS, Evoking, Ask-Offer-Ask, and Dancing with Discord.
Notice that this is demonstrated presence. Not just with clients and in role-plays, but also in break-out groups and big group settings.
How can you demonstrate your readiness? This is usually difficult to self-assess Here are some ideas on how to demonstrate your skills
- Take the MI Advanced Course, so I can see your work
- Submit an audio or video recording of your work
- Hangout with me in our Free MI Practice
- Work with me one on one via Fast-track setting
- Recognition of proficiency credentials from other MINT trainers
(including being a Member of MINT already)
What form of demonstration will work best for you?
Please let me know!
What you Will Learn
MI Skills and Spirit and Presence around
- Facilitating MI in an MI-Consistent Way
- Ask - Offer - Ask
- Dancing with Discord
- The Power of Presence and Being MI
Who Is This Workshop For?
This workshop is ideal for people who are skilled at practicing MI.
• Therapists and counselors
• Coaches and mentors
• Healthcare professionals
• Leaders and managers
• Those preparing to submit a MINT application
In 2025 we successfully mentored over 20 people into the MINT using this process.
Why Choose This Workshop?
• Expert Instructor: Sky Kershner is a MINT Certified MI Trainer
• Proven track record: In 2025 we mentored over 20 people into the MINT
• Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on practice with personalized feedback.
• Supportive Environment: Benefit from a collaborative and learning atmosphere.
• Affordable Pricing: Gain valuable skills at an accessible price.
