Conversations That Inspire Change - A Taste of Motivational Interviewing

Learn the fundamentals of Motivational Interviewing (MI) through this comprehensive didactic and experiential training session that provides practical skills for substance use counseling. Explore how this evidence-based, trauma-informed approach helps facilitate positive client outcomes by examining both relational and technical components of MI. Discover the eight core clinical skills identified by concurrent research on effective therapists and counselors, and understand how these skills significantly overlap with Motivational Interviewing techniques. Gain hands-on experience through experiential learning activities that demonstrate why MI is particularly effective in substance use treatment settings. Develop immediately applicable practical skills that can enhance your counseling practice, whether you work in community mental health, school social work, homelessness prevention, or psychiatric consultation. Master the conversational techniques that inspire meaningful change in clients struggling with substance use issues, guided by an experienced LCSW and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers who brings expertise from diverse clinical settings including community mental health and psychiatric consultation.