Motivational Interviewing Newsletter

March 2024

The Institute on Community Integration along with the MN Department of Human Services is hosting a series of trainings to bring awareness to different types of positive supports that can help improve quality of life. This newsletter will focus on additional resources and information on the topic of motivational interviewing.

Save the Date: Join ICI and Laura Sherburne for a training on Motivational Interviewing

This training is intended for anyone interested in learning more about Motivational Interviewing and is meant to be an awareness level session aimed at increasing our awareness of positive supports that are available.

When

Friday April 26, 2024 from 9:30 am- 11:30 am CT

Where

Zoom

Registration Information

There is no cost to attend this training, but prior registration is required. Register for this training series below or via the flyer.

Presenter Highlight: Laura Sherburne

Laura Sherburne, PsyD, LP, is a clinical psychologist who has worked at Direct Care and Treatment in the Minnesota Department of Human Services since 2008. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2012.

Want More Information? Check Out These Resources!

Glossary of MI terms in English, Spanish, and Portuguese updated in 2024
MINT homepage: The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers homepage has a variety of resources about MI including: training, MI in the news, research related to MI, and links to public materials.
Understanding Motivational Interviewing document: Includes brief explanations including what is MI, core elements, and resources.
Positive Social Strategies page on mnpsp.org: Under the Encouraging and Building Relationships pull down menu on this page are a variety of resources on the topics of conversations, listening, and nonjudgemental thinking.

Visit the mnpsp.org website for additional information on supports.

Positive Support Examples: Motivational Interviewing