Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Using Compassionate Conversations to Guide People Toward Growth and Change

by | Mar 28, 2025 | Resources, Social Emotional Learning, Student Engagement | 0 comments

Presenter: Sara Schieffelin, LICSW

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, person-centered method for fostering change and growth and is applicable across a broad range of helping professions. MI is defined as “a particular way of talking with people about change and growth to strengthen their own motivation and commitment.” (Miller & Rollnick, 2023) MI’s guiding principles, referred to as the “spirit” or “heart-set and mind-set,” include compassion, partnership, acceptance, empowerment, and the promotion of personal autonomy. With these guiding principles, and in concert with its core skills of open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries, Motivational Interviewing supports those in the helping professions to develop stronger and more effective relationships with persons served. 

First Literacy Workshop Slides Intro To Motivational Interviewing

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