Motivational Interviewing Skills Workshop Series
Build confidence navigating challenging conversations while preserving trust and connection. Participants will learn how to recognize discord, respond in MI-consistent ways, and strengthen engagement without escalating resistance or sacrificing autonomy.
Objectives
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
1. Define discord and distinguish it from sustain talk
2. Identify verbal and non-verbal indicators of discord
3. Demonstrate MI-consistent responses to discord
4. Apply strategies to reduce tension and restore connection
5. Utilize core MI skills to deepen engagement in challenging conversations
You will learn
Recommended preparation
No specific prior competencies recommended.