For more information about the MI/SBIRT Training Series, please contact Laura Saunders at [email protected]
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based practice used to help people overcome their ambivalence about change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit of MI and both the relational and technical skills.
While there is a wealth of research supporting the positive impact on outcomes across a range of problem behaviors, a large part of the appeal of MI is its measurability. The MITI is a behavioral coding system that measures how well a practitioner is using MI. Feedback from the MITI coding system can be used to increase clinical skillfulness.
Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) is an evidence-based method for reducing harm and improving outcomes for patients with substance use disorders. This SBIRT training will prepare participants to deliver SBIRT interventions in health care and other settings.

To ensure all participants are adequately prepared for each interactive virtual trainings, we ask that you complete the series in this order:
2022 TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Winter 2022 Series

Motivational Interviewing Relational Skills
Dates: January 26, February 2, & 9
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Motivational Interviewing Technical Skills
Dates: February 16, 23, & March 2
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 1
Motivational Interviewing Coding & Coaching
Dates: March 7, 14 & 21
Time: 12:30-3:30PM CT / 1:30-4:30PM ET
CEs: 12 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 2
SBIRT
Dates: March 15 & 16
Time: 8:00-12:00PM CT / 9:00-1:00PM ET
CEs: 8 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 2
Spring 2022 Series

Motivational Interviewing Relational Skills
Dates: April 20, 27, & May 4
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Motivational Interviewing Technical Skills
Dates: May 11, 18, & 25
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 1
SBIRT
Dates: May 31 & June 1
Time: 8:00-12:00PM CT / 9:00-1:00PM ET
CEs: 8 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 2
Summer 2022 Intensive Series

Motivational Interviewing Relational Skills
Dates: June 2 & 3
Time: June 2, 8:30-3:30PM CT & June 3, 8:30-11:30AM CT
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Motivational Interviewing Technical Skills
Dates: June 9 & 10
Time: June 9, 12:30-3:30PM CT & June 10, 8:30-3:30PM CT
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 1
Motivational Interviewing Coding & Coaching
Dates: July 6, 12, 20, & 27
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 12 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 2
Fall 2022 Series

Motivational Interviewing Relational Skills
Dates: September 28, October 5, & 12
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Motivational Interviewing Technical Skills
Dates: October 19, 26, & November 2
Time: 8:30-11:30AM CT / 9:30-12:30PM ET
CEs: 9 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 1
SBIRT
Dates: November 9 & 10
Time: 8:00-12:00PM CT / 9:00-1:00PM ET
CEs: 8 NAADAC CEs
Registration: Link will be provided at the completion of Level 2
To ensure all participants get the most out of these interactive virtual trainings, we ask that everyone be prepared to do the following in every session:

The Great Lakes ATTC and MHTTC offer Motivational Interviewing and SBIRT training for behavioral health professionals in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI.
Individuals working in HHS Region 5 have priority registration for our trainings.