Introduction

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a trusted, evidence-based method that has helped individuals navigate behavior change for over 50 years. While MI is conceptually straightforward, true proficiency requires consistent practice, coaching, and ongoing skill development. To ensure long-term success, organizations must establish internal training systems that provide continuous MI education and support—reducing reliance on external trainers and minimizing costs.

Our 3-Part Training System is specifically designed to help agencies build sustainable in-house internal capacity, equipping their teams with the skills needed to independently train and coach staff. By investing in structured, in-house internal MI training, organizations can ensure their workforce retains and refines MI skills acquired - leading to more effective client engagement and lasting impact.

The 3-Step MI Skills Building System: A Smarter Approach

Forward-thinking organizations recognize the importance of training systems. The right systems are replicable and sustainable for enhancing skills acquisition, retention, and professional development. They also help to reduce constant dependence on external trainers and programs.

We offer a 3-Step System designed to help organizations utilize their internal resources to institute durable in-house MI skills capacity by adapting what they are already doing - NOT start from scratch! Here's how:

1. Train Staff. Bring together frontline and direct services teams, their supervisors, and in-house trainers for MI fundamentals training.
2. Supervisor and In-house Trainer Training. Equip supervisors and in-house trainers on how to use the method to manage their teams and coach the method
3. In-House Trainer Development. Provide introductory basics of how to teach MI skills to existing staff and introduce new hires to the method.
   

This streamlined approach ensures an agency can maintain and grow MI capacity internally.

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.
• Comprehensive Approach: Confidence from a  program squarely focused on the nuts and bolts for skill building and implementation.

Join us and let’s enhance your team’s capacity together! 🌟

How "MI Days" Is Organized

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

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 are achieved using this 3-Step System by focusing on initial learning, practice with coaching, and follow-up training support. It is an efficient and affordable approach for any agency and its staff.