Event Details

*Note: This year’s M.I. College trainings are all advanced-level; if you have never had Motivational Interviewing training, please see the M.I. Foundational Cohort Series trainings on the CMHA website.

Registration closes 5 business days prior to the training.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) for Supervisors focuses on two different areas - supervision and increasing MI competency to build a more effective team. The first day assists supervisors with enhancing staffs’ use of MI to improve quality of care to those served. The second day explores the purpose of supervision and different supervision tasks. It focuses on providing supervision utilizing the philosophy and core components of Motivational Interviewing. Supervisors will be able to utilize Motivational Interviewing to enhance their team meetings and improve team culture/climate. The training will explore how the Spirit of MI and Person-Centered Planning fit together. Supervisors will have tools to assist staff with using the MI processes to matching stage of change with where individuals are with their goals and motivations. They will be able to recognize behaviors that support autonomy and activation. Supervisors will learn strategies to identify and coach staff on responding to sustain talk and change talk.

Attendees are required to have had Motivational Interviewing Basic Training, and preferably Advanced also, at least one month prior to attending Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors Training. This training is intended for supervisors of contact level staff/practitioners such as case managers, supports coordinators, therapists, crisis workers, and peer support specialists in the state of Michigan at the intermediate or advanced level of practice.

Virtual Participation Guidelines:  
You are expected to actively participate in the virtual training with the same attention and vigor as an in-person training. See below for additional information about virtual education recommendations and requirements. 

• After registering through the CMHA website, you will receive a confirmation email.
• Payment is due at the time of registration.
• One week prior to the training, we will send you an email which will include a link to register for the training in Zoom. 
• Your Zoom confirmation email will include the link to access the training for the dates scheduled, these links are specific to the registrant, each individual will need their own unique link. It is recommended that you save the Zoom link in your calendar for easy access the day of the training.
• You must watch the virtual training LIVE to receive credit for the training.
• A computer or tablet is required for participating in this virtual training. Cell phones are not acceptable due to size limitation when viewing the PowerPoint slides and participating in polls. Phone audio only option is not acceptable.
• Only one participant per Zoom link/device—each registrant will need to log in individually for accurate CE participation tracking.
• In order to receive credit for this training attendees must be on video via their own device, showing the individual throughout the entire training (unless otherwise directed by the presenter) and be situated in a way that is sufficient for active engagement and learning as determined by CMHA.
• Technology challenges: It is the attendee’s responsibility to ensure that their technology is working and that they are familiar with Zoom. CMHA Staff will not be able to assist you with IT challenges during the training. Click here to access detailed instructions and videos if you are unfamiliar with zoom.
• Chat Feature: Lack of response to multiple chats directly from moderators may impact your ability to receive continuing education credits. After three failed attempts to reach the attendee via chat, you will not be eligible to receive continuing education credits.
• We do not allow for training participants to be in their automobile/driving during trainings due to Michigan Distracted Driving Laws. Here is a link that has more information on Distracted Driving.
• It is recommended that attendees log into the Zoom waiting room at least 15 minutes before the training begins.
• Registration reports will indicate arrival and departure times (note for continuing education you must be logged into the virtual training within 5 minutes of the start of the training).
• Polls will be randomly given with a limited time for attendees to respond. This is required for continuing education.
• Internet: A strong internet connection is highly recommended. If your internet service is not able to stream videos, it will likely not be strong enough to support a virtual training. You will want a minimum upload speed of 5mbps. If technology may be an issue for you, please contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 to discuss options further.
• Each training takes place in the time zone of its location and all agenda times reflect that.
• After confirmation that you have fully participated in this training, completed the polls and evaluation, your Continuing Education Certificate will be emailed to you within 30 days of the training.