This is a formal training to teach Motivational Interviewing skills. It teaches foundational concepts, strategy and techniques involved in MI and how it can be developed and utilized dynamically in targeted settings. It is excellent for staff with little or no knowledge of the MI approach as well as those already implementing the model. Joyfields Institute MI programs are taught through presentations, video examples, instructor modeling, and practice breakout activities. Moreover, instruction is diversity sensitive. 

In a post-covid19 world, teletherapy has rapidly become an essential service modality. Unfortunately, many evidence-based practices are not designed to be implemented online. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based practice that already has a wealth of research supporting it as an effective strategy. This interactive session will introduce the topic of MI as an evidence-based practice. Relevant research that supports MI as an effective strategy and intervention will be reviewed. Online MI considerations will be introduced and an opportunity to practice some basic MI skills will be provided. Information on how to obtain further in-depth training on MI will also be provided.

This is a formal training to teach skills for combining the two methods. Clinical trials demonstrate that CBT combined with MI is four times more effective.

1. work with staff in day-to-day interactions, and
2. coach team members who have received MI training how it can be applied effectively in working with customers they serve.

MI Core Skills training is a prerequisite.

This program is designed to Train In-House Trainers to Train Existing & Incoming Staff. The aim is to lay the foundation for instituting in-house MI skills expertise to help an agency sustain its MI training investments. Participating in-house trainers learn from experienced MINT instructors on how to train existing and incoming new staff in MI skills!

MI Core & Advance Skills training are prerequisites.