The Motivation Solution: Foundational MI for Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment

 

Do you ever feel stuck in sessions with clients who seem ambivalent or resistant to change? Are you looking for a more effective and empathetic way to build rapport and guide conversations that lead to real breakthroughs?

This 2-day immersive workshop is designed to provide you with the foundational skills and mindset of Motivational Interviewing (MI), a powerful, evidence-based approach for helping people resolve ambivalence and find their own motivation to change. Move beyond feeling like you have to be the expert who provides all the answers and learn to become a collaborative partner in your client’s journey.

 

What You Will Learn

 

This is not just a theoretical overview; it’s a practical, hands-on training where you will learn to:

• Embody the Spirit of MI to create a non-judgmental, collaborative space for change.

• Understand the core principles of how people make lasting changes in their lives.

• Skillfully identify, evoke, and strengthen client "change talk" while navigating "sustain talk."

• Master the core MI skills (OARS) and learn how to seamlessly give information using Information Exchange (+IE) without undermining client autonomy.

• "Dance with discord" by gracefully responding to resistance and turning potential conflict into a stronger therapeutic partnership.

 

Who Should Attend

 

This foundational training is ideal for any professional working in the mental health or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) fields, including Social Workers, Therapists, Counselors, Case Managers, Psychologists, and other healthcare professionals.

If you're seeking to improve client engagement and retention, increase your clinical effectiveness, and reduce your own feelings of burnout and imposter syndrome, this workshop is for you.

 

The Training Experience

 

This is a highly interactive workshop, not a passive lecture. You can expect a dynamic learning environment filled with live demonstrations, practical exercises, and small-group practice. Research on this training model has shown that participants leave with a measurable increase in empathy, confidence, and knowledge of MI.

Your registration includes:

• 12 hours of expert instruction and personalized feedback

• Free Training Resources

• Lunch and snacks provided on both days

• 12 CEU credits for Michigan Social Work (pending) and MCBAP (pending) professionals

 

About Your Trainer, Shane Morr

 

With a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, over a decade of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Shane brings a wealth of both academic and real-world knowledge. As a passionate educator and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), he has found MI to be an incredibly powerful and versatile tool and is dedicated to helping new professionals master this transformative approach.

 

Workshop Details

 

• Dates: Thursday, November 13th, & Friday, November 14th, 2025 and Thursday, December 11th, & Friday, December 12th.

• Times: Thursday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | Friday: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

• Location: Spring Lake, Michigan

• Cost: $375

Spots are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience. Register now to reserve your place!