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Motivational Interviewing Training and Consulting

Theory to Action is dedicated to providing Motivational Interviewing training that is specific to those working with Caregivers/Families including:​

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- Home Visitors                                    -Father Engagement Coordinators

- Home Based Educators                    -Classroom-based Teachers

- Family Advocates                              -Family Support Coordinators

- Coaches                                            -Managers and Supervisors                         

Motivational Interviewing is an approach that can assist with increasing engagement and commitment around common issues with families focused on parent and child well-being. Motivational Interviewing is tailored to evoke caregiver commitment to make behavior changes consistent with family strengths.

 

We have created training using Motivational Interviewing strategies to enhance interactions with caregivers/families and we provide tools to:

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  • Understand the roots of caregiver motivation, where motivation comes from, and what makes for lasting motivation 

  • Connect caregiver behavior to personal/family values and goals related to child development 

  • Increase caregiver commitment to caregiver-child interaction 

  • Use the Motivational Interviewing style of Giving Information to increase caregiver buy-in, motivation, and commitment to engage in tasks related to goals, e.g., school readiness 

  • Use Motivational Interviewing Planning strategies to strengthen caregiver commitment to reaching developmental milestones

  • Learn Motivational Interviewing strategies for navigating challenging interactions with caregivers/families

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Use Motivational Interviewing strategies for:

  •  Improved outcomes with caregivers and families

  •  Lessening staff burnout and increasing staff retention 

  • Increasing Home Visit Rating Scales (HOVRS) scores

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Attend our FREE Lunch and Learn

Introduction to the concept of Motivational Interviewing Working Specifically with Caregivers and Families. Lunch and Learn

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Trainings and Workshops: â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹

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Online Trainings:​

- Five 2-hour Webinars that are live, interactive, and with two trainers. Training

- 2-hour Booster training sessions tailored to each organization and with a focus on the practice of Motivational Interviewing skills after a training.

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​In-person Workshops: there are three options: 

  • 2-hour Introduction to the Concepts of Motivational Interviewing working specifically with families. This presentation includes slides and demonstration videos. 

  • 5-hour Workshop which includes the above plus additional Motivational Interviewing strategies and multiple breakout practice sessions. 

  • 3-hour Booster training sessions tailored to each organization and with a focus on the practice of Motivations Interviewing skills after a training.


 

Values Statement:

  • Quality: Professionalism in training and research.

  • Family Engagement: Focusing on caregiver/family involvement as the foundation of a child’s learning and development.

  • Building Relationships: Focusing on collaboration with caregivers/families as a core component for a child’s growth.

  • Respect: Valuing individual and professional diversity.

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