Health Education & Training Institute

Program Overview: Deepen Your Practice and Strengthen Your Motiviational Interviewing (MI) Skills.

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This year long study of ongoing tapes and feedback is the most effective way 

 

Purpose: to have a higher proficiency and helper competency using Motivational Interviewing.

This will help them more than any other way. This particular program. Thinking about next steps in your feedback loop - this simple way of 1 year study. Is the most powerful way for people to get competent and proficient.

The HETI Certificate Program of Advanced Motivational Interviewing is designed for individuals who are committed to growing their Motivational Interviewing (MI) skills through deep practice. This year-long program offers a supportive, structured environment to help you deepen your MI practice while receiving personalized guidance and feedback along the way.

Whether you're looking to enhance your own practice or earn a certificate to highlight your proficiency, this program is an opportunity to commit to your growth, refine your skills, and demonstrate consistent proficiency in Motivational Interviewing.

The Certificate Program is an opportunity to deepen your understanding and practice of Motivational Interviewing, with personalized coaching and a community by your side. This program is more than just about gaining a certificate—it’s about committing to your growth and becoming a more skilled, confident, and compassionate Motivational Interviewing practitioner.

 

Program Goals: Cultivate Consistent Proficiency with Motivational Interviewing

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Our goal is to help you develop consistent proficiency in the practice of Motivational Interviewing by focusing on empathy, compassionate conversations, and collaboration, within the spirit, structure, and techniques of MI. You’ll work toward the following proficiency benchmarks:

  - Relational Components: A combined score of 4 for Partnership & Empathy.

  - Technical Components: A combined score of 4 for Cultivating Change Talk & Softening Sustain Talk.

  - Reflection Skills: At least 50% of your reflections should be Complex Reflections.

  - Question-to-Reflection Ratio: Maintain a 2:1 ratio of reflections to questions.

These measures are based on the Motivational Interviewing Treatment Integrity (MITI) 4.2.1 system, a tool designed to provide objective, compassionate feedback to help you strengthen your practice and increase your confidence in Motivational Interviewing.

 

Program Structure: Personalized Support and Guided Practice

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The Certificate Program is designed to support your journey of consistent practice, with personalized coaching and feedback every step of the way. Key features include:

- 12 Monthly Simulated Client Sessions

You will have the option to book 12 Simulated Client Sessions (one per month). These sessions allow you to practice in a safe, supportive environment with trained actors who can provide realistic scenarios and immediate feedback on your use of MI.​​

- 12 Monthly MITI Codings

Each month, you will submit a recording of a real or role-play session for coding. You will receive detailed, compassionate, written feedback to help you identify your strengths and areas for growth. This ongoing process ensures you’re consistently improving and honing your MI skills.

- Six One-on-One Coaching Sessions

Over the course of the program, you will meet with a highly trained MI Coach for six one-on-one coaching sessions (every other month). These personalized sessions give you the space to discuss your progress, reflect on feedback, role-play, and create concrete strategies for improving your MI practice.

- Ongoing MI Learning Communities

As part of the program, you’ll have access to unlimited Learning Communities where you can engage with fellow learners. Share experiences, ask questions, and celebrate your growth together in a supportive, inclusive environment.​

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Measuring Proficiency with Compassionate Feedback

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Proficiency in MI is not just about checking boxes—it's about deepening your understanding and your ability to apply MI in a way that is both authentic and effective. Throughout the program, we’ll work together to ensure that:
- You maintain the spirit of MI—creating a collaborative, non-judgmental atmosphere with clients.
- You use evidence-based MI techniques that help clients explore change in a meaningful way.
- You track your progress by submitting three consecutive recordings that demonstrate proficiency across key areas.

 

Consistent proficiency is defined as achieving a score of 4 in both global ratings (relational and technical) and maintaining a 2:1 ratio of reflections to questions.

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Personalized Coaching and Guidance

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You’ll work with a compassionate MI expert as your primary coach throughout this program. Your MI Coach will: 
Review your monthly coding results, offering specific, actionable feedback to help you grow and refine your skills.
Provide supportive coaching to help you overcome challenges, build on your successes, and develop effective strategies for continued growth.
Encourage and empower you to stay connected with the spirit of MI as you build confidence in your abilities.
Through regular coaching and feedback, you’ll feel supported in every stage of the process as you refine your MI practice and move closer to achieving your goals.

 

Recommended Prerequisites: Be Ready to Grow

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While we welcome all applicants who are dedicated to improving their MI skills, we recommend that you have some foundational experience in Motivational Interviewing before joining the program. We suggest completing Motivational Interviewing: Foundational and Motivational Interviewing: Advancing Practice to ensure you are prepared for the advanced nature of this program.

 

Program Cost: Flexible Payment Options for Your Journey

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Total Program Cost: $1300 for the full 12 months
Initial Payment: $250 due at the start of the program
Monthly Billing: The remaining balance will be billed monthly, making the program accessible and manageable.
If you'd like additional support or extra sessions (such as Simulated Client sessions or additional coaching), these are available for an extra cost. We’re here to help you succeed, and we want to ensure that you have the resources you need to grow and develop. 
If the cost is prohibitive, please let us know by contacting us at heti@hetimaine.org​​

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How MITI Coding Works

 

- Record a Session: Record a 20-minute segment of a session with a client, patient, or even a role-play with a colleague.
- Submit the Recording: Send the recording to us for coding.
- Receive Feedback: Within 7-10 business days, we’ll send you a detailed summary with feedback on your use of MI skills and suggestions for improvement.
Your first MITI coding session is included in the training fee, with additional sessions available for an extra charge.

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Simulated Client Service

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If you don’t have access to a real client, you can use our Simulated Client Service to practice. A trained actor will role-play as a client and you’ll have a 30-minute phone session to apply your MI skills.
- Realistic Practice: The simulated client will act out real client behaviors to help you practice MI techniques in a safe environment.
- Feedback: After the session, you’ll get feedback from both the Simulated Client and our MITI coders to help you improve.
- Convenient: This service is great for when it’s difficult to arrange a real client session.
Your Simulated Client session and MITI coding feedback are included in the workshop fee. Additional sessions are available for an extra charge.

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