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Motivational Interviewing Training - FALL 2026

Motivational Interviewing Training
October 29, 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
WRUSD Administration Building
Multipurpose Room

Facilitation: Beagley Consulting, LLC. - Phoenix, AZ
Hosted by TMC's Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Department

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidenced-based practice that centers on the motivational processes within the individual that facilitate change. These skills used in numerous settings when someone is struggling with a behavior change, decision fatigue, or exploring ambivalence.
Learning Objectives:
1. Describe three communication styles and common communication “roadblocks"
2. Review the components of the “Spirit” of Motivational Interviewing
3. Identify core Motivational Interviewing skills to assist with positive communication
4. Get an introduction to the "OARS (Open questions, Affirmation, Reflective listening, and Summary reflections) technique"

Training Agenda
9:00 - 10:00 am Introductions and foundations of communications styles
10:00 - 11:00am Spirit of MI - PACE – (Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, Empowerment)
11:00 - 12:00 pm Worksheets on change and small-group work, practical application, and a "taste of Motivational Interviewing" with partners.
12:00 - 1:00 pm LUNCH
1:00 - 2:00 pm Exploring OARS - Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries
2:00 - 3:00 pm Back to backs: Practical application of bringing it all together.
3:00 - 4:00 pm Opportunities for empathy and wrap-up

Training will include videos, worksheets, and activities throughout.
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