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Available Online

A Taste of Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing Basics and Techniques

3 hr
750 US dollars
Online (Zoom)

Service Description

This training is also offered for free virtually to individuals on the fourth Friday of each month! Please see our Free Monthly Basic MI Training Page if you are interested in a free session or use this page to book a separate A Taste of MI training specifically for your organization. A Taste of Motivational Interviewing offers an engaging, online introduction to Motivational Interviewing basics and techniques. Designed for professionals in leadership, healthcare, education, and social services, this three-hour online course explores MI’s core philosophy and offers introductory practical tools to support meaningful conversations and behavior change. Participants explore ambivalence and the stages of change in their work and lives, then consider how the Spirit of MI and MI's key OARS practices (Open Questions, Affirming, Reflecting, and Summarizing) may help cultivate person-centered transformation for themselves and those they serve.


Cancellation Policy

Our Preplanned Trainings are priced at a flat rate ($250/hr) of active facilitation time. Prices shown are per session, not per participant. That means that a 2-hour Preplanned Training for 30 participants at your organization would cost $500 plus any applicable taxes. Please note that while we can accommodate large audiences for virtual trainings, in-person trainings may be capped based on limitations of your space. For in-person trainings, we recommend you schedule a free consultation. Cancellations for Preplanned Trainings must be made in writing at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time and date of the service. With less than 48 hours' notice, refunds will not be given for cancellations of in-person or virtual Preplanned Trainings. Refunds will be issued for cancellations received 48 hours or more in advance of the scheduled time and date of the service. If you need to reschedule a Preplanned Training, please contact Ocotillo Training and Consulting LLC as soon as possible to see if we have availability. When booking a session, you also agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy listed on our website. For questions about these Terms and Conditions, please contact: Ocotillo Training and Consulting LLC admin@ocotillotraining.com or (505)-750-7720

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