Motivational Interviewing
What is Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is “a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own commitment to change” (Miller & Rollnick, 2013) and is recognized as an evidence-based practice. Providers who are trained in MI learn how to effectively communicate with others to both evoke wisdom and share their own expertise effectively. Participants of this virtual workshop will learn the methods to engage, focus, evoke, and plan in an MI session.
The Center of Innovation and CYFD-BHS partner with Motivational Interviewing Training and Consulting (MITC) to offer training and coaching in this evidence-based practice to the public. The COI manages registration and marketing for MI training and can be contacted with any questions.
Why is MI Important?
Motivational Interviewing is an important skill for behavioral health professionals because it has been found effective in facilitating behavior change. It is a skill that providers can use to support families and youth in achieving their mental wellness and overall health goals.
Resources
- Motivational Interviewing Training and Consulting (MITC) Trainers Lindsay Worth and Alicia Shiver
Upcoming Motivational Interviewing Trainings
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is “a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own commitment to change” (Miller & Rollnick, 2013) and is recognized as an evidence-based practice. Providers who are trained in MI learn how to effectively communicate with others to both evoke wisdom and share their own expertise effectively. Participants of this virtual workshop will learn the methods to engage, focus, evoke, and plan in an MI session. Furthermore, attendees will learn about the fundamentals of MI practice: understanding ambivalence, practicing with MI spirit, reflective listening, and learning the core MI skills of recognizing, evoking, and responding to a person’s “change talk”. Role plays, videos, and participant small group practice will be incorporated to help understand concepts.
Advanced Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) has become a gold-standard communication style used in behavioral health, medical and judicial settings, but do people who are trained actually become proficient in MI after a standard two-day class? The answer to this question is a resounding “no”. Although participants in an introductory workshop often report feeling confident in their new MI skills, changes in practice behavior are usually modest at best (Miller & Mount, 2001) This advanced workshop is designed to offer opportunities for continued learning and practice by focusing on skill building through practice and feedback.
Motivational Interviewing Coaching Sessions
MI skills [may] quickly diminish after training if nothing more is done to consolidate them (Miller, et al., 2004; Schwalbe, et al., 2014). Motivational Interviewing Coaching Sessions are 90-minute drop-in sessions that give participants an opportunity to continue learning and practicing their MI skills, as well as ask any questions and receive feedback about the practice. The group coaching sessions will include a variety of videos, demonstrations and exercises that are appropriate for people of all skill levels.
Coaching Sessions are PRIVATE INVITE ONLY.