Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills For Front-Line Services Teams (Aug. 12th, 2026)

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Program Overview

This is Session-1 of a three-part system. It focuses on providing front-line and direct services teams with core MI skills essential for effectively engaging those being served.

Why MI Matters

• Evidence-Based Excellence – MI is a proven method for fostering intrinsic motivation in clients, leading to sustainable behavior change beyond mere compliance.
• Ambivalence Resolution – MI helps clients overcome hesitation toward change, placing responsibility squarely on the individual leading to enduring results.

Training Objectives & Intended Outcomes

• Foundational Concepts – Learn essential MI strategies and techniques, whether you’re new to MI or refining existing skills.
• Dynamic Application – Discover how MI can be adapted to various settings, ensuring effectiveness across different client interactions.
• Skill Recognition & Elevation – Identify familiar techniques in your current practice and enhance your fidelity to the MI model through focused training.

Building Internal Expertise

Organizations that invest in internal MI training capacity building systems ensure their staff retain and refine MI skills over time - eliminating the need for frequent external training interventions. By fostering self-sufficiency, agencies can provide ongoing coaching and support for both existing and new staff, strengthening service delivery and long-term outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for all staff including:

• Front-line and direct service professionals working with clients.
• Agency staff seeking to integrate MI into their daily practice.
• Organizations looking to establish sustainable, internal MI training capacity.

By equipping your team with evidence-based MI skills, you empower them to drive meaningful client success while ensuring long-term sustainability within your agency.

• No Previous MI Skills training is required

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