Training for Milwaukee and Wisconsin teams
Motivational Interviewing training for Milwaukee and Wisconsin teams
Most of us got into this work to help people change. Then we found out how hard it is to make anyone change. Motivational Interviewing (MI) offers a different way: listening for what already matters to the person and helping them move toward it on their own terms. It tends to make conversations go better, and it takes a lot of the tug-of-war out of the job.
What your team will leave with
- A clearer sense of the spirit of MI: partnership, acceptance, compassion, and drawing out instead of putting in
- Practice with the core skills: open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries
- How to notice change talk and help it grow
- Ways to respond to “resistance” without arguing or giving up
- Ideas for using MI in short visits, crisis moments, and paperwork-heavy days
Who it’s for
Case managers, peer specialists, therapists, mental health coaches, nurses, and anyone whose day includes conversations about change. Teams new to MI and teams that want a refresher both fit.
How it’s taught
MI is a skill, so we practice it. Expect short teaching pieces, then a lot of real plays and small-group practice using situations from your own work. Training is led by Jesse Jonesberg, a long-time member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
Jesse JonesbergMSW, LCSW, CPS
Follow-up
Afterward, we can offer coding and coaching, where we listen to real (de-identified) conversations and give feedback, plus boosters and refreshers.
Length, cost, and logistics
- Length
- A four-hour workshop is a good introduction. Two half-days or two full days give room for deeper practice.
- Cost
- A four-hour workshop is $1,400 to $2,000 for the whole group, not per person. Discounted rates may be available in special circumstances, based on your organization’s needs.
- Group size
- Teams of 8 to 25 tend to work best. Larger group? Let’s talk about what would fit.
- In person or virtual
- Virtual anywhere, or in person at your agency. We travel up to about three hours from Milwaukee; travel expenses are agreed with you up front.
- Continuing education
- CE credit may be available as an add-on, at an additional cost. Ask us what’s possible for your group.
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Let's talk about your team
Tell us a little about your team and share a few times that work. Jesse will email you within two business days to set up a free video chat on Google Meet, usually about 30 minutes, longer if you need it. Bring anyone you’d like.
Discuss training for your teamPrefer to reach out directly? jesse@intrinsicchange.com or 414-306-5068