The Spirit of MI | Motivational Interviewing | Center for Evidence-Based Practices

2008

Produced by Matthew K. Weiland and Paul M. Kubek

This collection of audio files, originally produced as a CD, provides an introduction to the spirit of Motivational Interviewing (MI), the evidence-based treatment, with an emphasis upon substance-use disorders. MI is a conversational approach designed to help people discover their own interest in considering and/or making a change in their lives (e.g., diet, exercise, reducing and eliminating the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs). MI helps people acknowledge and make use of their own change-talk as a source of motivation.

We have recorded 19 original interviews with staff members of the Center for Evidence-Based Practices telling stories about MI from their experiences as direct-service providers, consultants, and trainers. They hope that, no matter where you are in your professional journey, you might hear something that will encourage you to take that next important step toward improving your practice. Play each mp3 track online by clicking the link or download.