MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING
Coming Alongside/Strengthening/Collaborating/Evoking/Hearing/ Facilitating ChangeBreaking Through Barriers/Enhancing Commitment /
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Upcoming Trainings:​​
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​​​​Motivational Interviewing (MI): Introduction to Basic Skills (3 CE Hours)
Live Virtual | $165
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm, EST
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm, EST
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Wednesday, April 1, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm, EST
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 12:00pm-3:00pm, EST
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Participants will:
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Use person-centered “OARS” skills to engage clients in behavior change
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Identify aspects of client speech that indicate whether the behavior change conversation is headed in the right direction or getting off course
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Evoke clients’ own motivations and plans for making desired changes
· Use MI skills and strategies to increase client confidence and commitment to action
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Motivational Interviewing (MI): Beyond the Basics (3 CE Hours)
Live Virtual | $165
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm, EST
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm, EST
In this intermediate workshop, participants with some previous MI experience will:
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Provide information in an MI-consistent manner
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Cultivate client change talk
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Explore methods to soften sustain talk
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Recognize & respond to discord
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Introductory Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training (13 CE Hours)
Live Virtual | $385
Tues, September 9- Wed, September 10, 2025 | 9:00am-4:30pm EST daily
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This training will be facilitated by MINT Trainer, Sarah Gainey, MSW, LISW-CP/S, and meets NC service definition training requirements.
Participants will:
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Understand the “spirit,” key principles and theoretical basis of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and apply to one’s own practice
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Learn and practice effective communication techniques such as open-ended questions, reflective listening, summaries, and affirmations
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Assess and understand how to integrate interpersonal style with primary skills for evoking intrinsic motivation in clients
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Help clients navigate and resolve ambivalence
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Gain expertise in identifying and amplifying "change talk," which includes statements indicating a client's motivation, commitment, and reasons for change
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Practice MI skills and receive feedback
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Please contact me to inquire about planned trainings or to schedule a training for your agency: sarahsgainey@gmail.com .​​​​​​
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centered, guiding method of communication and counseling to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.
The Primary Goals of Motivational Interviewing:
1. Minimize resistance with clients
2. Create and amplify from the client's perspective a discrepancy between present behavior and behavior goals and values
3. Explore and resolve ambivalence
4. Elicit "change talk"
5. Set in motion the client's natural potential for behavior change
Types of training include:
"Sarah really was extremely organized. She has a lively presentation style that is pleasant and easy to follow. She involved the attendees just enough to keep them engaged without 'pressure' to participate. "
1-Day Introductory MI
1-Day Intermediate MI
2-Day Introductory MI
1-6 Hour Workshop
Structured Coaching
Supplemental Boosters
My training areas include: Medical, School, Mental Health, Supervision, Addictions, Nutrition/Dietetics, Employment, Research
For more on Motivational Interviewing, click here to view a brief video.
To schedule a training at your agency or to learn more about my upcoming trainings, please contact me.
"She is very knowledgeable about the subject matter. She presents the information clearly and makes us aware of how it is organized. She is a likeable person and makes the seminar fun."