MI Training and Consulting Services

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Foundations of Motivational Interviewing

Foundational trainings introduce participants to the Spirit of MI, the Four Tasks, and core communication skills (OARS) in a highly interactive format. These workshops move beyond lecture. Participants practice real conversations, learn how to recognize change talk and sustain talk, and begin developing practical skills they can immediately apply in their work.

Trainings are tailored to your setting—whether public-facing government divisions, healthcare systems, behavioral health providers, or corporate teams. Realistic scenarios and relevant case examples ensure the material feels applicable from day one.

Participants leave with:

  • A clear understanding of what MI is (and is not)

  • Practical tools for responding to ambivalence

  • Strategies for reducing discord and defensiveness

  • Increased confidence in navigating change-focused conversations

Ideal For:

  • County and state government agencies with public-facing roles

  • Healthcare teams integrating behavior change into care

  • Substance use disorder and mental health treatment providers

  • Organizations seeking a shared communication framework

  • Teams new to Motivational Interviewing

Offered virtually or in person.

In person trainings are currently limited to a 100-mile radius of Wilmington, NC.

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Advanced Motivational Interviewing Training

Advanced training is designed for practitioners who already understand the basics of MI and want to deepen their skill and fidelity. These workshops focus on strengthening evoking skills, responding strategically to sustain talk, softening discord, and cultivating advanced reflective listening.

Participants practice complex scenarios, receive structured feedback, and refine their ability to maintain MI Spirit under pressure. Emphasis is placed on nuance—how small shifts in language can meaningfully influence outcomes.

Advanced trainings may also focus on specific topics such as:

  • Strengthening commitment language

  • Working with mandated or resistant populations

  • Trauma-informed MI

  • Integrating MI within supervision and leadership

Ideal For:

  • Agencies that have already completed introductory MI training

  • Treatment programs seeking greater fidelity and consistency

  • Supervisors and team leads supporting staff skill development

  • Practitioners preparing for coding or formal evaluation

  • Individuals seeking mastery-level growth

Offered virtually or in person.

In person trainings are currently limited to a 100-mile radius of Wilmington, NC.

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Group Consultation & Coaching

Training is most impactful when followed by structured consultation. Ongoing group coaching sessions provide space for case discussion, live practice, skill refinement, and feedback.

Consultation sessions help teams:

  • Maintain momentum after initial training

  • Troubleshoot real-world challenges

  • Increase consistency across staff

  • Strengthen confidence and accountability

  • Embed MI into organizational culture

Sessions can include structured skill drills, review of recorded work (if applicable), and guided reflection. Over time, consultation supports not just knowledge retention—but measurable skill growth.

Ideal For:

  • Agencies implementing MI system-wide

  • Teams wanting sustained culture change

  • Supervisors building internal capacity

  • Organizations seeking stronger implementation outcomes

  • Groups transitioning from training to practice

Offered virtually.

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Individual Coaching

Individual coaching provides personalized attention for professionals who want to deepen their MI practice. Sessions are tailored to your goals—whether building confidence, refining advanced skills, preparing for leadership roles, or navigating complex client dynamics.

Coaching can focus on:

  • Skill refinement and strategic use of MI

  • Case consultation

  • Building reflective listening depth

  • Developing a personal MI style aligned with your strengths

This is a supportive, growth-oriented space designed to challenge and strengthen your practice in meaningful ways.

Ideal For:

  • Clinicians and practitioners seeking accelerated growth

  • Supervisors wanting to model high-quality MI

  • Professionals transitioning into training roles

  • Individuals preparing for formal coding or evaluation

  • Anyone wanting to feel more confident and skillful in change conversations

Offered virtually.

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Coded Feedback

Coded feedback provides structured, objective assessment of MI skill using established coding systems. This process moves beyond general impressions and identifies specific strengths and growth areas.

Participants receive:

  • Detailed feedback on recorded work samples

  • Clear guidance on skill development priorities

  • Practical recommendations for improvement

  • Support translating feedback into action

Coded feedback can be integrated into individual coaching or agency consultation plans.

Ideal For:

  • Agencies seeking measurable skill development

  • Programs preparing for quality assurance review

  • Practitioners pursuing advanced competency

  • Individuals applying to the MINT Training for New Trainers

  • Organizations committed to fidelity and evidence-based practice

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Preparation for the MINT Training for New Trainers (TNT)

The Training for New Trainers (TNT), offered through the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, is a highly competitive program and the pathway to membership.

Preparation support includes:

  • Skill strengthening aligned with MINT standards

  • Structured feedback and coding preparation

  • Guidance on application components

  • Consultation around readiness and next steps

This process is both practical and reflective, helping applicants deepen their MI embodiment—not just their technique.

Ideal For:

  • Practitioners planning to apply to TNT

  • Experienced MI trainers seeking readiness feedback

  • Individuals wanting clarity about timing and preparedness

  • Professionals committed to high-level MI development

Offered virtually.

Let’s Chat

Not sure exactly what you need? That’s normal.

Every organization and individual comes with different goals, timelines, and levels of experience with MI. I offer a complimentary 30-minute consultation to clarify your needs, answer questions, and explore next steps.

You’ll leave the call with greater clarity—and, if it feels like a good fit, a customized quote tailored to your goals.

Complete the form to the right for scheduling.