Lunch & Learn: Motivational Interviewing with Students

This virtual Lunch & Learn will introduce you to the evidence-based modality of Motivational Interviewing, and how to use it in a school-based setting. MI is a "collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change...within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion." This workshop is perfect for school-based therapists, counselors, or anyone working with students in a school setting. Leave feeling inspired to try a new technique to foster positive change and resilience in your students.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the key principles and techniques of Motivational Interviewing.
2. Apply MI skills to build positive relationships and support a change-oriented mindset collaboratively with students.
3. Identify and elicit students' unique intrinsic motivations and reasons for change.
4. Utilize reflective listening and open-ended questions to enhance student engagement and self-exploration.
5. Develop practical strategies for integrating motivational interviewing into daily interactions with students for more positive outcomes.