Limited space available. Priority registration will be given to those working in Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based collaborative conversational style used to help strengthen an individual's own motivation and commitment to change. In this interactive, skills-based workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the spirit and relational skills of MI.

Note: Participants must complete Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1) to be eligible to attend the subsequent training in the MI series: Motivational Interviewing: Technical Skills (Level 2). Those who fully attend Level 1 will automatically receive an invitation to register to attend Level 2.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

After completing Motivational Interviewing: Relational Skills (Level 1), participants will:

• Have an introductory level understanding of the purpose, benefits, and challenges of MI
• Understand and practice the four processes used in MI: planning, evoking, focusing, and engaging
• Recognize differences between helpful client engagement vs. harmful client engagement
• Prepare to apply the spirit of Motivational Interviewing to patient interactions
• Observe and practice the core skills of MI: listening, open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summarization.

Training Dates:

Sessions will take place on April 30, May 7 and 14, 2025 from 8:30 AM–11:30 AM CT / 9:30 AM–12:30 PM ET.

NOTE: Participants must attend all sessions dates to receive NAADAC continuing education hours.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Registrants who fully attend this training will be eligible to receive 9 NAADAC certified continuing education (CE) hours. CE certificates are sent via email within two weeks after the conclusion of the training.

TRAINER:

Laura A. Saunders, MSSW

Laura A. Saunders, MSSW is with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Engineering, CHESS.  Since 2001, Laura has designed, facilitated, and delivered MI and SBIRT training and coaching in the fields of health care, human services, public health, and criminal justice.  She has coached hundreds of learners to use EBP’s to fidelity.  Laura has also conducted train the trainer events.  She joined the International group of Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) in 2006

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 A/PTTC is offering this training for individuals working in HHS Region 5: IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI. This training is being provided in response to a need identified by Region 5 stakeholders.