2023 Motivational Interviewing Series

MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational Interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Motivational Interviewing is one of the most researched communications-based interventions available with over 400 outcomes studies determining its effectiveness in a wide variety of settings. This training is designed to help you learn the spirit, foundational skills, and processes of MI. Participants will feel the “spirit” of MI through exercises that highlight personal experiences and perspective. Participants will be able to identify the processes of MI and as well as describe ways in which MI is both directive and empathic. Participants will leave this training with practical knowledge of the MI fundamentals and some initial MI skills. The ongoing bi-weekly nature of this training will allow participants the opportunity to describe places where they excelled and struggled when applying MI and will provide additional opportunities to practice. Skills developed will be nuanced and deepened. This training includes didactic presentation, case examples, and small and large group activities.  

Learning Objectives

The adaptive training format used includes learning:

  1. Simple definitions and Spirit of MI
  2. Simple Micro OARS skills (Open ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections and Summary statements),
  3. Mid-level engagement skills including dancing with discord (previously rolling with resistance) and empathy
  4. Mid-level focusing skills including asking permission before giving advice, agenda mapping, and elicit-provide-elicit
  5. Mid-level evocation skills including recognizing change talk, eliciting change/confidence talk, and consolidating commitment
  6. Mid-level planning skills including how to transition to the planning process and elicit a plan effectively
  7. Complex “put-it-all-together” skills.
  8. Complex “recognize-when-to-be-in-each-process” skills and how to transition smoothly between them

  • Motivational Interviewing Series for Clinical Staff
    Contains 7 Component(s)

    Audience: Clinical Staff, CHWs, MAs, Nursing, PAs, MDs, etc.. Introductory level training. Unfortunately, most cases of chronic diseases faced in medical settings are preventable through changes in behavior (e.g., smoking cessation, weight loss, healthy diet, physical activity, taking medications as prescribed). Because such health behaviors are predictors of decreased health risk, health behavior change is an important element of our work with patients. MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change.

    Audience: Clinical Staff, CHWs, MAs, Nursing, PAs, MDs, etc.. Introductory level training.

    Unfortunately, most cases of chronic diseases faced in medical settings are preventable through changes in behavior (e.g., smoking cessation, weight loss, healthy diet, physical activity, taking medications as prescribed). Because such health behaviors are predictors of decreased health risk, health behavior change is an important element of our work with patients. MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change.

    ICHCA will be providing four (4) cohorts of Motivational interviewing (MI) trainings over 2023. Each cohort will begin with a 4-hour Motivational Interviewing training and be followed by six (6) 1-hour trainings. Each cohort will be targeted toward a different health center audience, adapted based on the needs of those present: Clinical Staff, Outreach, Supervisor, and Behavioral health staff and others looking for more advanced MI training.

    MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational Interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Motivational Interviewing it is one of the most researched communications-based interventions available with over 400 outcomes studies determining its effectiveness in a wide variety of settings. This training is designed to help you learn the spirit, foundational skills, and processes of MI. As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Dr. Manthey provides an individualized training experience for organizations of any size. Over the past 15 years, he has trained thousands of professionals in motivational interviewing in the US and abroad on its applications to diverse areas such as healthcare, employment, rehabilitation, mental health, corrections, education, and social services.

    Trevor Manthey

    MSW, Ph.D

    Manthey Consulting

    Dr. Trevor J. Manthey, MSW, Ph.D., MINT member is interested in researching and training interventions that help facilitate self- determination in mental health and rehabilitation. This interest in self- determination has led to peer-reviewed publications on many topics including Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trevor is a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) and the Strengths Institute.  Trevor has a BS in psychology with a minor in business management and an MSW degree.  He received his doctoral degree from the University of Kansas. Trevor has worked for several research and training agencies including the Idaho Child Welfare Research and Training Center, The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training and The Office of Mental Health Research and Training in Kansas.

    Trevor has been a consultant and trainer for several State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies in their efforts to implement Motivational Interviewing system wide. In order to ensure fidelity to the intervention Trevor has provided training and individualized coaching and feedback to vocational rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, benefits planners, and rehabilitation technicians. This is often accomplished by coding audio-recordings of actual interviews and then providing constructive coaching through telephone calls and further individualized technical assistance. As organizations progress in their ability to provide MI services Trevor helps develop internal MI coaches who help run internal MI “coaching circles” which enable organizations to sustain their MI skills over time. Trevor provides consultation on systems wide change management and skill development. Some of the trainings available include but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing Introductory Motivational Interviewing Advanced Group Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors Motivational Interviewing Coaching Circle Development Introduction to MI Audio Coding and Feedback Motivational Interviewing With Family Members.

  • Motivational Interviewing Series for Outreach & Front Desk
    Contains 7 Component(s)

    Audience: Frontline Staff such as Front Desk, Outreach & Enrollment, CHWs, etc. Outreach and Front Desk Staff are often the first point of contact for most patient interactions. Unfortunately, these Frontline Staff sometimes face verbal abuse and emotional outbursts from patients who are experiencing a variety of frustrating situations. These frustrating situations can arise from both personal issues (e.g. health anxiety, financial concerns, fear, lack of sleep) and systemic issues (e.g. scheduling problems, Covid, insurance concerns, staffing shortages). Positive and warm interactions with frontline staff is a high predictor of overall patient satisfaction. Motivational Interviewing provides proven skills to help rapidly de-escalate and increase engagement and trust with patients.

    Audience: Frontline Staff such as Front Desk, Outreach & Enrollment, CHWs, etc.

    Introductory level training

    Outreach and Front Desk Staff are often the first point of contact for most patient interactions. Unfortunately, these Frontline Staff sometimes face verbal abuse and emotional outbursts from patients who are experiencing a variety of frustrating situations. These frustrating situations can arise from both personal issues (e.g. health anxiety, financial concerns, fear, lack of sleep) and systemic issues (e.g. scheduling problems, Covid, insurance concerns, staffing shortages). Positive and warm interactions with frontline staff is a high predictor of overall patient satisfaction. Motivational Interviewing provides proven skills to help rapidly de-escalate and increase engagement and trust with patients. 

    ICHCA will be providing four (4) cohorts of Motivational interviewing (MI) trainings over 2023. Each cohort will begin with a 4-hour Motivational Interviewing training and be followed by six (6) 1-hour trainings. Each cohort will be targeted toward a different health center audience, adapted based on the needs of those present: Clinical Staff, Outreach, Supervisor, and Behavioral health staff and others looking for more advanced MI training.

    MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational Interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Motivational Interviewing it is one of the most researched communications-based interventions available with over 400 outcomes studies determining its effectiveness in a wide variety of settings. This training is designed to help you learn the spirit, foundational skills, and processes of MI. As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Dr. Manthey provides an individualized training experience for organizations of any size. Over the past 15 years, he has trained thousands of professionals in motivational interviewing in the US and abroad on its applications to diverse areas such as healthcare, employment, rehabilitation, mental health, corrections, education, and social services.

    Trevor Manthey

    MSW, Ph.D

    Manthey Consulting

    Dr. Trevor J. Manthey, MSW, Ph.D., MINT member is interested in researching and training interventions that help facilitate self- determination in mental health and rehabilitation. This interest in self- determination has led to peer-reviewed publications on many topics including Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trevor is a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) and the Strengths Institute.  Trevor has a BS in psychology with a minor in business management and an MSW degree.  He received his doctoral degree from the University of Kansas. Trevor has worked for several research and training agencies including the Idaho Child Welfare Research and Training Center, The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training and The Office of Mental Health Research and Training in Kansas.

    Trevor has been a consultant and trainer for several State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies in their efforts to implement Motivational Interviewing system wide. In order to ensure fidelity to the intervention Trevor has provided training and individualized coaching and feedback to vocational rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, benefits planners, and rehabilitation technicians. This is often accomplished by coding audio-recordings of actual interviews and then providing constructive coaching through telephone calls and further individualized technical assistance. As organizations progress in their ability to provide MI services Trevor helps develop internal MI coaches who help run internal MI “coaching circles” which enable organizations to sustain their MI skills over time. Trevor provides consultation on systems wide change management and skill development. Some of the trainings available include but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing Introductory Motivational Interviewing Advanced Group Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors Motivational Interviewing Coaching Circle Development Introduction to MI Audio Coding and Feedback Motivational Interviewing With Family Members.

  • Motivational Interviewing Series for Supervisors
    Contains 7 Component(s)

    Audience: Executive Level Staff, Managers, Supervisors, Leadership, etc. Managers working at an organizational level often experience ambivalence from their constituents, employees, and other stakeholders. It can be difficult to help organizations (and people within those organizations) make needed changes. It can be particularly difficult for people to make needed changes if it is perceived that the change is being externally forced. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own the change behavior and become more internally motivated.

    Audience: Executive Level Staff, Managers, Supervisors, Leadership, etc.

    Introductory level training

    Managers working at an organizational level often experience ambivalence from their constituents, employees, and other stakeholders. It can be difficult to help organizations (and people within those organizations) make needed changes. It can be particularly difficult for people to make needed changes if it is perceived that the change is being externally forced. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change.  Motivational interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own the change behavior and become more internally motivated.

    ICHCA will be providing four (4) cohorts of Motivational interviewing (MI) trainings over 2023. Each cohort will begin with a 4-hour Motivational Interviewing training and be followed by six (6) 1-hour trainings. Each cohort will be targeted toward a different health center audience, adapted based on the needs of those present: Clinical Staff, Outreach, Supervisor, and Behavioral health staff and others looking for more advanced MI training.

    MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational Interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Motivational Interviewing it is one of the most researched communications-based interventions available with over 400 outcomes studies determining its effectiveness in a wide variety of settings. This training is designed to help you learn the spirit, foundational skills, and processes of MI. As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Dr. Manthey provides an individualized training experience for organizations of any size. Over the past 15 years, he has trained thousands of professionals in motivational interviewing in the US and abroad on its applications to diverse areas such as healthcare, employment, rehabilitation, mental health, corrections, education, and social services.

    Trevor Manthey

    MSW, Ph.D

    Manthey Consulting

    Dr. Trevor J. Manthey, MSW, Ph.D., MINT member is interested in researching and training interventions that help facilitate self- determination in mental health and rehabilitation. This interest in self- determination has led to peer-reviewed publications on many topics including Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trevor is a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) and the Strengths Institute.  Trevor has a BS in psychology with a minor in business management and an MSW degree.  He received his doctoral degree from the University of Kansas. Trevor has worked for several research and training agencies including the Idaho Child Welfare Research and Training Center, The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training and The Office of Mental Health Research and Training in Kansas.

    Trevor has been a consultant and trainer for several State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies in their efforts to implement Motivational Interviewing system wide. In order to ensure fidelity to the intervention Trevor has provided training and individualized coaching and feedback to vocational rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, benefits planners, and rehabilitation technicians. This is often accomplished by coding audio-recordings of actual interviews and then providing constructive coaching through telephone calls and further individualized technical assistance. As organizations progress in their ability to provide MI services Trevor helps develop internal MI coaches who help run internal MI “coaching circles” which enable organizations to sustain their MI skills over time. Trevor provides consultation on systems wide change management and skill development. Some of the trainings available include but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing Introductory Motivational Interviewing Advanced Group Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors Motivational Interviewing Coaching Circle Development Introduction to MI Audio Coding and Feedback Motivational Interviewing With Family Members.

  • Motivational Interviewing Series for Behavioral Health Staff
    Contains 7 Component(s)

    Audience: Behavioral Health Staff and MI-invested staff Ambivalence about making changes is one of the most common experiences patients face within behavioral health settings. Helping patients resolve ambivalence and become more motivated to make positive behavior changes should be a central theme for almost every therapeutic setting. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Participants in this cohort will have more experience in motivational interviewing and in supporting behavioral change, so we will be able to dive deeper, more quickly with this cohort. The application of this education will be more advanced than previous cohorts, include more advanced and behaviorally complex examples, as well as nuanced practice.

    Audience: Behavioral Health Staff and MI-invested staff

    Advanced level training

    Ambivalence about making changes is one of the most common experiences patients face within behavioral health settings. Helping patients resolve ambivalence and become more motivated to make positive behavior changes should be a central theme for almost every therapeutic setting. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Participants in this cohort will have more experience in motivational interviewing and in supporting behavioral change, so we will be able to dive deeper, more quickly with this cohort. The application of this education will be more advanced than previous cohorts, include more advanced and behaviorally complex examples, as well as nuanced practice.

    ICHCA will be providing four (4) cohorts of Motivational interviewing (MI) trainings over 2023. Each cohort will begin with a 4-hour Motivational Interviewing training and be followed by six (6) 1-hour trainings. Each cohort will be targeted toward a different health center audience, adapted based on the needs of those present: Clinical Staff, Outreach, Supervisor, and Behavioral health staff and others looking for more advanced MI training.

    MI is an evidence-based and strength-based conversation style that helps people resolve ambivalence and increase commitment for making a behavior change. Motivational Interviewing increases the likelihood that people will own a change behavior and become more internally motivated. Motivational Interviewing it is one of the most researched communications-based interventions available with over 400 outcomes studies determining its effectiveness in a wide variety of settings. This training is designed to help you learn the spirit, foundational skills, and processes of MI. As a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Dr. Manthey provides an individualized training experience for organizations of any size. Over the past 15 years, he has trained thousands of professionals in motivational interviewing in the US and abroad on its applications to diverse areas such as healthcare, employment, rehabilitation, mental health, corrections, education, and social services.

    Trevor Manthey

    MSW, Ph.D

    Manthey Consulting

    Dr. Trevor J. Manthey, MSW, Ph.D., MINT member is interested in researching and training interventions that help facilitate self- determination in mental health and rehabilitation. This interest in self- determination has led to peer-reviewed publications on many topics including Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trevor is a member of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) and the Strengths Institute.  Trevor has a BS in psychology with a minor in business management and an MSW degree.  He received his doctoral degree from the University of Kansas. Trevor has worked for several research and training agencies including the Idaho Child Welfare Research and Training Center, The Washington Institute for Mental Health Research and Training and The Office of Mental Health Research and Training in Kansas.

    Trevor has been a consultant and trainer for several State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies in their efforts to implement Motivational Interviewing system wide. In order to ensure fidelity to the intervention Trevor has provided training and individualized coaching and feedback to vocational rehabilitation counselors, supervisors, benefits planners, and rehabilitation technicians. This is often accomplished by coding audio-recordings of actual interviews and then providing constructive coaching through telephone calls and further individualized technical assistance. As organizations progress in their ability to provide MI services Trevor helps develop internal MI coaches who help run internal MI “coaching circles” which enable organizations to sustain their MI skills over time. Trevor provides consultation on systems wide change management and skill development. Some of the trainings available include but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing Introductory Motivational Interviewing Advanced Group Motivational Interviewing Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors Motivational Interviewing Coaching Circle Development Introduction to MI Audio Coding and Feedback Motivational Interviewing With Family Members.