
We offer a mindfulness-based approach to mastering the skill of Motivational Interviewing (MI), which includes in-person training in mindfulness-based Motivational Interviewing skills; ongoing guided skills practice; systematized coding, analysis and critiquing of client session tapes; onsite and telephone coaching; and online and in-person communities of practice. Our programs are customized to the specific needs of the client or corrections agency.
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, person‐centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change
Motivational interviewing (MI) refers to a counseling approach in part developed by clinical psychologists Professor William Miller, PhD and Professor Stephen Rollnick, PhD. The concept of motivational interviewing evolved from experience in the treatment of problem drinkers, and was first described by Miller (1983) in an article published in Behavioral Psychotherapy. These fundamental concepts and approaches were later elaborated by Miller and Rollnick (1991) in a more detailed description of clinical procedures. Motivational interviewing is a semi-directive, client-centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients to explore and resolve ambivalence. Compared with non-directive counseling, it is more focused and goal-directed. Motivational Interviewing is a method that works on facilitating and engaging intrinsic motivation within the client in order to change behavior. The examination and resolution of ambivalence is a central purpose, and the counselor is intentionally directive in pursuing this goal.
Motivational interviewing recognizes and accepts the fact that clients who need to make changes in their lives approach counseling at different levels of readiness to change their behavior.
If the counseling is mandated, they may never have thought of changing the behavior in question. Some may have thought about it but not taken steps to change it. Others, especially those voluntarily seeking counseling, may be actively trying to change their behavior and may have been doing so unsuccessfully for years. In order for a therapist to be successful at motivational interviewing, four basic skills should first be established. These skills include: the ability to ask open ended questions, the ability to provide affirmations, the capacity for reflective listening, and the ability to periodically provide summary statements to the client.
TRAINING

Wellness & Resiliency
Mindfulness-Based Wellness & Resiliency (MBWR) is a 10-week wellness and professional development training for corrections and criminal justice professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and other agencies assisting at-risk populations.

Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a skill we can develop, through practice, that promotes overall well-being and helps to reduce, and more effectively manage, the stress of our modern busy lives. Mindfulness Training increases our capacity for attentiveness and presence and generally promotes a more open, relaxed, flexible, and less reactive state of mind.

Leadership
We offer an array of Mindfulness-Based Emotional Intelligence (MBEI) training, consulting, and coaching services to corrections and criminal justice professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and other agencies assisting at-risk populations.