Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a lifelong practice of learning to walk with someone towards THEIR goals. This introduction training will give you some of the foundational language and reasons why and how MI can be beneficial. This training will be complemented by live practice sessions on Zoom throughout the year. (Look for those on the "Live on Zoom" page and make sure you receive our emails to be alerted of new trainings). This introductory training is a compilation of the 4-part series MESH has hosted live. The Live on Zoom practice sessions will be $35 for Members and $70 for Non-Members. Steve Carlson, PsyD has been working in the mental and chemical health field for over thirty years in a variety of settings, mostly in clinical and management positions at various Community Mental Health Centers. He is currently employed by the University of Minnesota as a Clinical Trainer at the Minnesota Center for Chemical and Mental Health. Additionally, Steve is a Community Faculty Member at Metropolitan State University. His areas of interest and specialty include Integrated Mental and Chemical Health Treatment, Stages of Change & Motivational Interviewing, Harm Reduction, Mindfulness and Mental Health, The Psychology of Long-Term Homelessness, Trauma-Informed Care using the Sanctuary Model, Supportive Housing Model and other mental health topics. As a Certified Minnesota Trainer in Illness Management and Recovery (IMR) Steve provides training and consultation to agencies around the State of Minnesota and nationally. Steve is a member of MINT, the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. He can be reached at carlson561@gmail.com