Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based practice that has been used in a variety of settings to assist individuals in making behavior changes and achieving goals. It focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence and is geared toward understanding and enhancing internal motivations that facilitate change. This three-part training series will provide an overview of MI, when and where MI can be used, how to embody the spirit of MI, applying the foundational skills of MI, and how to use MI skills wherever an individual is in their change process.

Session 2: The Processes of MI and Using MI Skills (2 hours)

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

1. Define the four processes of MI.

2. Differentiate between sustain talk and change talk.

3. Develop strategies for moving from change talk to planning.

4. Use open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries to help elicit change talk from the person making the change.