Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centered communication style that focuses on increasing an individual’s motivation to change and grow. MI helps people work through any ambivalence they may have and move into action. A helper utilizing MI does not advocate for change—which can result in pushback—but, rather, helps create a conversational framework that allows people to explore and focus on realistic goals for behavioral change.

Motivational Interviewing recognizes that most patients are cognizant of the negative consequences of unhealthy behavior. An MI practitioner encourages patients to focus on the benefits of behavioral change and the path to take action. As an evidence-based practice, studies have shown that Motivational Interviewing is a highly effective approach for the areas of substance use, mental health, family and social services, corrections, medical environments, education, prevention and even sports coaching. It is a relationship-based communication style that works in many contexts.

CODAC’s MI training can be customized to suit the needs of your organization. Please contact us to discuss the ways that your staff can harness the power of MI with confidence.

Is MI Training a good fit for your organization? One of the most common feedback comments we receive from training participants is, “I want my whole team to take this training!” We feel that our commitment to providing relevant, evidence-based material in a highly interactive, personalized way is the secret to our success. People leave feeling competent and confident in working with clients to improve outcomes.

Please allow a 6-10 week lead time for scheduling training dates.

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