People are the undisputed experts on themselves. No one has been with them longer, or knows them better than they do themselves.

-Bill Miller, Motivational Interviewing (3rd Edition)

Do you ever find yourself trying to convince other people to make a change only to walk away feeling stuck, frustrated, de-energized, and like nothing ever actually changes? Then maybe Motivational Interviewing (MI) is for you.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful approach that can transform the way you engage with people, encouraging their intrinsic motivation for change. By participating in our specialized training, you will learn evidence-based techniques that promote a collaborative dialogue, allowing you to empower other people to explore their motivations and challenges effectively.

MI, initially a counseling approach, is now vital for conversations in healthcare as well as other fields like education, corrections, sports, and business. So no matter your profession, our adaptable workshops will help you elevate conversational outcomes and deepen connections with the people you serve. Join us to enhance your relational skills in a supportive space with peers dedicated to helping others.

What You Will Learn:

  • How to engage in meaningful conversations with others about areas for growth and change

  • How to develop the guiding, empathic helping “spirit” characteristic of the MI model

  • How to cultivate and strengthen the other person’s desires and abilities to change by utilizing specific techniques for listening and responding

  • How to manage and decrease resistance to change or “push back.”

  • How to manage ambivalence - what to do when a person simultaneously wants and doesn’t want to change, resulting in a sense of being “stuck”

  • How to guide a person through the process once a commitment to change has been made so that these modifications are sustainable

  • Have an opportunity to learn from and practice your skills with a member of the prestigious Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers - an international organization composed of members who have demonstrated a dedication to the growth and expansion of the uses of Motivational Interviewing and who are committed to promoting high-quality MI practice and training

FAQ’s

  • We have both in-person and virtual options for attending. You can see our schedule of upcoming workshops HERE

  • No. I offer trainings for various levels of experience. No or little experienced individuals may want to start with a Foundations training and then work their way up to an Intermediate or Advanced training as they become more comfortable with the approach.

  • This is a common request and I am happy to discuss organization-wide training and specific options to meet your needs.

  • I typically accept 10-15 people per training

  • There are no prerequisites for you to attend. The workshop is self-contained and is appropriate even if you’ve never heard of Motivational Interviewing.

    At the same time, some individuals do choose to read the primary text - Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow (4th Edition) - ahead of the workshop as an introduction to the skills and concepts that will be discussed

  • Yes. From time-to-time I offer coaching groups comprised of 6-8 individuals that allow for more focused training and continued learning. I’m also happy to discuss how you might set-up your own independent practice groups.