MI Tools
A growing list of tools intended to help with MI learning.
Other MI Tools
MI Core Concepts
An overview of the 4 processes of MI, the MI Spirit and OARS-G Skills.
Traps to Engagement
A List of the Traps to Engagement in MI on the motivationalinterview.net site.
Conversational Style Self Inventory
This is a helpful tool to explore one's own conversational/clinical approach using the following-guiding-directing continuum.
Reflections
Anatomy of a Reflection
A simple visual guide to the basics of a complex reflections
Reflection Breakdown Worksheet
An step-by-step activity that incorporates change goal, change talk and reflections.
Double Sided Reflection
An overview of the double sided reflection.
Other MI Skills
Elicit Provide Elicit
An overview of the EPE method of providing information.
MI Agenda Mapping Guide
A guide to help with the process of agenda mapping in a motivational interviewing style.
Ten Strategies for Evoking Change Talk
One page document on the MINT site that lists 10 strategies for evoking change talk.
Applying MI Skills
A worksheet designed to help the learner craft skillful MI skills for real-life scenarios.
MI During Phone Calls
An overview of 10 tips for having successful MI conversations over the phone.
CAPE Tool
This tool can be helpful when exploring how a clinician used the spirit of MI during a difficult situation. Areas of strength and growth can be identified, and next steps with the client can more clearly be determined.
Using MI to Facilitate Groups
This one page guide highlights some key areas that MI can be used in facilitating groups.
Tracking & Coding
Shadowing Template
This template is useful structure for documenting a shadowing of a staff member and providing structured feedback.
Change Talk Tracker
A tool for observing and tracking change talk and sustain talk.
Motivational Interviewing Self Tracker (MIST)
This tool is intended to help new learners code their own MI conversation and reflect on strengths and areas of growth.
Motivational Interviewing Practice Blueprint (MI-PB)
A blueprint for providing coaching and feedback to MI learners (Allison, 2016)
Logistical Tools
Evaluation Form
This is the Evaluation Form used in Jesse's Trainings
Sample CEU Application Supplement
A generic supplement to help host agencies in applying for social work continuing education credit.
Guides for Trainers
The MIndful Trainer
Article edited by Jesse Jonesberg that highlights ways to use mindfulness in your MI training.
MI Resources for Trainers (TNT Manual 2020)
A MINT Publication that offers support to MI Trainers in developing and implementing an MI Training.
The Art of MI Training
A comprehensive guide to facilitating an MI training by Steven Berg-Smith.
Guides for MI Learners
Pocket Guide to Motivational Interviewing
A quick reference of MI concepts that fits in your pocket.
