A Smarter Approach

Forward-thinking organizations recognize the importance of training systems and they utilize them in various ways. The right systems are replicable and sustainable for enhancing skill acquisition, retention, and professional. Perhaps most importantly, they help to reduce the organization’s constant dependence on external trainers and programs.

We focus on systems for implementing evidence-based programs. Our Motivational Interviewing (MI) Series is one such system. Participants learn to institute in-house MI skills capacity by adapting what they are already doing - NOT start from scratch!

How The System Works

While Motivational Interviewing (MI) is relatively easy to understand intellectually, true success comes through practice, proper supervision, and ongoing in-house training and development. Our program offers a 3-Step System designed to help organizations utilize their internal resources more effectively and reduce dependence on external experts:

1. Train the Entire Staff. Bring together direct services staff, supervisors, and in-house agency trainers for MI fundamentals training.
2. Supervisor and Trainer Training. Equip supervisors and in-house trainers with the skills to coach direct services staff in using MI techniques effectively.
3. In-House Trainer Development. Introduce and train in-house agency trainers on MI basics, empowering them to provide ongoing training and coaching to existing and new staff.

Benefits of Our Approach

• Skill Acquisition: Staff acquire practical MI skills that can be immediately applied to their current roles.
• Reduced Dependency: Organizations rely less on external trainers by utilizing internal resources for MI training.
• Replicable Model: Our 3-Step System ensures a consistent and sustainable approach to skill development.

Join us for our “MI Days” program, a 3-day journey focused on implementing a sustainable in-house MI skills development system. Let’s enhance your team’s capacity together! 🌟

How "MI Days" Is Organized

"MI Days" focuses on instituting a sustainable in-house MI Skills development system.

• Step-1 (August 6): Train the entire staff on MI fundamentals.
• Step-2 (August 20): Train Supervisors and In-house agency trainers together.
• Step-3 (August 27): Introduce and train In-house agency trainers to put them in a position to begin providing meaningful ongoing training and coaching.

Here are the learning objectives and outcomes for the Motivational Interviewing (MI) Series.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand MI Fundamentals: Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of MI principles and techniques.
• Develop In-House Training Skills: Supervisors and in-house agency trainers will learn how to coach staff in applying MI skills.
• Establish Sustainable MI Systems: In-house agency trainers will be equipped to provide ongoing training and coaching for both existing and new employees.
• Skill Acquisition: Staff will acquire MI skills that can be adapted to their current roles without starting from scratch.
• Reduced Dependency: The organization will reduce its reliance on external trainers by utilizing internal resources for MI training.
• Replicable Training Model: The organization will have a replicable 3-Step System for continuous skill development and retention.

These objectives and outcomes align with the 3-Step System approach, focusing on initial learning, practice, coaching, and follow-up training to create a sustainable in-house MI skills development system.

"MI Days" is an efficient and affordable venue any agency and its staff may attend to begin instituting the 3-Step System. 

Attend 1, 2, or all 3 steps of the system.

Take this opportunity to get the entire team on the same page! Save with by taking advantage of our group rates and membership plans.

Why Attend?

Human, social, or justice services professionals come here to learn ways they can adapt what they are currently - rather than start from scratch.

Say goodbye to disjointed training initiatives that are truly a waste of time and investment.

Make the shift to a coherent and efficient approach that ensures all stakeholders (staff, clients and their families, and relevant community providers) participate. 

• Join us for 1, 2, or all 3 days of live online sessions.
• Benefit from expert coaching that provides clarity and guidance.
• Cap off your experience with optional certification.

Team Attendance Matters: Success is a team sport! Learn together, collaborate, and grow as a unit.

Take advantage of our group rates and Save. Register 4 for the price of 3!

Team Attendance Highly Encouraged! Take this opportunity to get the entire team on the same page!