In-Person, Interactive Training
Foundational Motivational Interviewing
March 2025
This two-day training is an introduction to the evidence-based clinical method of Motivational Interviewing, an effective approach in the care of challenging clients, and will provide participants with an opportunity to explore creative ways of integrating these approaches. Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, evidence-based, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. After orientation to the underlying spirit, structure, and principles of Motivational Interviewing, practical exercises will help participants strengthen empathy skills, recognize and elicit change talk, and roll with discord.
From recent Foundational MI trainings:
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This training really helped me understand the foundation of MI through practice, which was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
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Steve had a great way of explaining the process and showing how and why it can be a useful way to approach clients with compassion and understanding
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I am so glad I enrolled! The workshop was provocative, affirming, and opened my mind to new ways I can work with my clients. My range has expanded.
March 12 & 13, 2025
10:00am - 4:00pm US Eastern time
Open Door Meditation Community Building
160 Presumpscot Street, Unit 2D
Portland, Maine 04103
Cost: $185 (Includes a copy of Stephen's book Listening Deeply)
Continuing Education Hours: 11
Instructor: Stephen Andrew LCSW, LADC, CCS
Steven was wonderful in making us all feel connected. It’s a great gift after all these years of presenting to be able to continue to evoke the power of conversation and empathy.