MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING

What is Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a technique that was developed by psychologists Bill Miller and Steve Rollnick. Motivational Interviewing focuses on the provision of accurate, nonjudgmental feedback regarding a client's risks and experience of health-related problems, while avoiding labels, confrontation and specific interviewer-generated goals for client behavior change.

In the Motivational Interviewing approach, clients are assumed to be in a state of ambivalence that can best be resolved by highlighting discrepancies between perceived risk and actual experience of negative consequences. The clinician identifies the difference in where clients are and where they would like to be. Through careful listening and the reflecting of "change talk," the clinician provides the client the opportunity to explore a path toward change.

Motivational Interviewing can be very helpful in working with individuals who are considering movement toward changing their behavior but have not yet made the decision to take action. By helping "tip the decisional balance" towards making a positive change in their behavior, Motivational Interviewing helps clients who are not yet motivated to change find a reason to do so. Motivational Interviewing trainings are available for individuals at every experience level.

TYPES OF TRAINING

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing – One hour
In a one-hour Motivational Interviewing training, Dr. Jonathan Fader introduces participants to the main concepts of Motivational Interviewing.

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing – Half Day
In a half-day Motivational Interviewing training, participants are introduced to the main concepts and techniques of Motivational Interviewing.

Motivational Interviewing Training - One Day
In a one-day Motivational Interviewing training, participants are introduced to the main concepts and techniques of Motivational Interviewing. In addition, they are given an opportunity to practice Motivational Interviewing with the support and supervision of the trainer.

Motivational Interviewing Training – Two Days
During a two-day Motivational Interviewing training, participants are given a thorough introduction to the theory, concepts and techniques of Motivational Interviewing. They are then provided an opportunity to practice Motivational Interviewing both in small groups and individually. Dr. Fader also offers participants opportunities to practice the Motivational Interviewing skills they have learned with actors trained to portray clients.

Ongoing Consultation/Supervision
Once a participant is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Dr. Fader is available for advanced motivational interviewing training and/or ongoing individual supervision or agency consultation.