Motivational Interviewing Peer Learning Group – Noncredit

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For registration assistance: 608-262-2451

Schedule

Live sessions held October 2, November 6, and December 4 from noon–1:00pm

Registration through: October 01, 2025

All times shown in central time.

Fee

$89

Cancellation Policy

If you withdraw three business days prior to the start date of the class, you'll receive a full refund of your tuition minus a $25 administrative fee. No refund is given after that date.

Summary

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented method of communication designed to help practitioners strengthen an individual's motivation for and movement toward change. The evidence to support MI is immense, and ongoing training is likely to improve the skillfulness of practitioners. This 3-part series provides facilitated opportunities to keep MI skills alive and growing. Choose to attend any or all three (3) of the one-hour lunch and learn, dynamic, interactive practice sessions.

Overview

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

  1. Attendees will be able to utilize complex reflections in their practice vs. questions following the MITI guideline
    • Compare the impact of complex reflections to questions in practice
  2. Attendees will identify sustain talk and use the OARS to identify the change language
    • Demonstrate the use of the OARS to soften sustain language and cultivate change language
  3. Attendees will practice body language reflections when a client is not talking. Attendees will learn different ways to dance with Discord.
    • Use reflections with intentionality when discord is present 

Learner Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Overview: Extra Information

This course is for you if you:

  • Have at least 6+ hours of introductory MI training
  • Use MI as part of your practice
  • Have an interest in improving your motivational interviewing practice
  • Want to learn from other practitioners and expert MINT facilitators
  • You want to spend time practicing MI skills and Strategies

Earn Continuing Education Hours

By participating in this class you will earn:

Instructional Hours 3
University of Wisconsin Continuing Education Units .3
American Psychological Association - Continuing Education Credit 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Substance Abuse Counselors - Continuing Education Credit Hours 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Marriage and Family Therapists - Continuing Education Credit Hours 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Social Workers - Continuing Education Credit Hours 3
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services - Licensed Professional Counselors 3

Explanation of Continuing Education Hours

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Meet your instructors

Lauren Hollie

Lauren Hollie is a Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin and joined the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers in 2023.  Lauren has worked extensively with youth and families over the past 10 years within the child welfare system serving in roles such as: Residential Treatment Center Case Manager at Rawhide, Inc., Youth Justice Social Worker at Waupaca County, and Youth Justice Social Work Specialist at Outagamie County.  In addition, Lauren served in the role of Region 2 Anti-Human Trafficking Specialist from January 2020 to April 2023. 

Kristin Radue

Kristin Radue is a Licensed Master Social Worker in the State of Wisconsin. Kristin has partnered with children and families in the child welfare system for the past 18 years in Winnebago County as an Ongoing Social Worker and the majority of her time as an Initial Assessment Social Worker.  Kristin assists children and families to utilize their strengths and community resources while also managing child safety.  Kristin believes in empowering families and walking along side them as a supportive member of their team.