Motivational Interviewing Intermediate: Strengthening Your Practice

This intermediate-level workshop is designed for participants who already have an emerging or solid foundation in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and are ready to deepen their skills. The session focuses on building confidence and competence through guided practice, coaching, and real-world application of MI techniques.

Participants will spend significant time practicing and refining advanced MI strategies that support meaningful behavior change conversations. The workshop explores how to more effectively elicit and respond to change talk using the DARN-CAT framework, navigate and work skillfully with ambivalence, and strengthen conversations through complex affirmations and reflections.

Throughout the training, participants will also develop skills in maintaining equipoise, applying the Ask–Offer–Ask framework when sharing information, and responding constructively to sustain talk and discord. The goal is to help practitioners remain grounded in the spirit of MI while confidently guiding conversations that support autonomy, insight, and forward movement.

This session is highly interactive and practice-focused, providing opportunities to apply techniques through structured exercises and discussion. Participants will leave with strengthened MI skills they can immediately use in conversations with clients, patients, colleagues, and community members.

Continuing Education Credits

Care Compass Network is pleased to be able to offer 6 Social Work Continuing Education Contact Hours for attending Motivational Interviewing Basics. The cost for the CEUs is $60 and is payable to Binghamton University. If you would like to earn Social Work credits, there is a 2-step process you MUST follow.

1. Register for the Motivational Interviewing Basics Training

2. Complete the Social Work registration form AND submit payment to Binghamton University. You will receive a link in your confirmation email where you can register for CEUs.

Binghamton University – SUNY, Social Work Department SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0143.

Lunch will be provided for all attendees. If you have an allergy/ dietary concern, please email CCNWebinars@carecompassnetwork.org.

Lisa Ardner is a nationally recognized trainer, clinician, and curriculum developer specializing in Motivational Interviewing, trauma-responsive care, and behavioral health workforce development. She holds a master’s degree in Adult Learning from SUNY Empire State College and is a Certified Motivational Interviewing Network Trainer (MINT). Lisa has extensive experience training professionals across healthcare, criminal justice, education, and human services, and has developed numerous curricula used throughout New York State and beyond. Through her organization, A Purpose 4 Life, LLC, she provides training, coaching, and consultation focused on building resilient professionals and strengthening trauma-responsive systems of care.

 

Sandra Rivers is the founder of Authentic Trainings, LLC and a highly experienced trainer and clinician specializing in Motivational Interviewing and trauma-responsive care. With decades of experience in substance use treatment and behavioral health, Sandy has trained professionals across New York State in Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed practices, and workforce development. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and an approved trainer through the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports. Sandy is known for her engaging, practical training style and her commitment to improving the quality of care for individuals and families affected by trauma and substance use disorders.
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Date
Oct 06 2026
Time
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

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33 Lewis Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905
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