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:
- 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
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Connect caregiver behavior to personal/family values and goals related to child development
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Increase caregiver commitment to caregiver-child interaction
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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
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Use Motivational Interviewing Planning strategies to strengthen caregiver commitment to reaching developmental milestones
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Learn Motivational Interviewing strategies for navigating challenging interactions with caregivers/families
Use Motivational Interviewing strategies for:
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Improved outcomes with caregivers and families
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Lessening staff burnout and increasing staff retention
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Increasing Home Visit Rating Scales (HOVRS) scores
Attend our FREE Lunch and Learn
Introduction to the concept of Motivational Interviewing Working Specifically with Caregivers and Families (Click here for more information)
Trainings and Workshops:
Online Trainings:
- Five 2-hour Webinars that are live, interactive, and with two trainers. (Click here for more information)
- 2-hour Booster training sessions (after initial training) with a focus on the practice of Motivational Interviewing skills specifically tailored to each organization's context.
In-person Workshops - three options:
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3-hour Introduction to the Concepts of Motivational Interviewing working specifically with families. This presentation includes slides and demonstration videos.
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5-hour Workshop which includes the above plus additional Motivational Interviewing strategies and multiple breakout practice sessions.
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3-hour Booster training sessions (after initial training) with a focus on the practice of Motivational Interviewing skills specifically tailored to each organization's context.
Values Statement:
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Quality: Professionalism in training and research.
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Family Engagement: Focusing on caregiver/family involvement as the foundation of a child’s learning and development.
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Building Relationships: Focusing on collaboration with caregivers/families as a core component for a child’s growth.
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Respect: Valuing individual and professional diversity.