Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills: MI Trainer Training for Internal Trainer Teams (Aug. 12, 19 + Oct. 14 & 15, 2026)

 Where: Online at your desktop, or smart device
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The 3-Pillar MI Training & Sustainability System

Program Outline

Most agencies struggle with "Practice Drift" - the moment an outside trainer leaves, the skills begin to fade. This 3-part system is designed to solve that problem forever by building Internal Training Capacity. We don't just train your staff; we build your agency’s "Internal Training Engine" so you can onboard new hires and coach veterans without relying on external consultants.

The 3-Pillar Architecture:

1. MI Foundations: Mastering the core skills for durable client engagement.
2. Supervisory Coaching: Equipping managers to use MI in daily workflows to coach their teams.
3. Train-the-Trainer (TOT): Certifying your internal leads to deliver MI training and maintain agency-wide fidelity. 

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The "Interval-Learning" Roadmap

To ensure true proficiency, our trainers follow a "Learn-Practice-Demonstrate" cycle. This allows participants to encounter real-world challenges and return to the classroom for advanced refinement:

• Phase 1: Knowledge Acquisition. Immersive training on essential MI frameworks.
• Phase 2: Field Practice. Returning to the agency to apply skills in real-time.
• Phase 3: Proficiency & Delivery. Demonstrating mastery, finalizing curricula, and mastering the art of training others.

Why This is a Strategic Asset for Your Agency:

By developing internal trainers, your organization secures three major advantages:

• Zero-Lag Onboarding: New employees are trained immediately; no more waiting for the next scheduled seminar.
• Durable Fidelity: Internal coaches provide the "on-the-spot" reinforcement needed to stop practice drift.
• Sustainability: You own the expertise. Your EBP culture becomes a permanent part of your "Agency Operating System," long after the initial training concludes.

Note: This is a bundled registration covering all three pillars. To view the deep-dive syllabus for each specific day, [Click Here to Explore the Curriculum].

Faculty

Trevor J. Manthey, Ph.D., MINT, CEBP

Trevor Manthey is a behavioral health trainer, and organizational leader with more than 20 years of experience specializing in trauma‑informed practice. He has provided direct services to individuals, couples, families, and youth affected by complex trauma and chronic stress, and has trained thousands of professionals across healthcare, human, social and justice services systems. His work centers on translating evidence‑based principles into practical strategies, strengthening the workforce, and helping organizations build sustainable, trauma‑responsive cultures.

Dr. Manthey has delivered training to a wide range of audiences, including community mental health agencies, ACT and IDDT teams, child welfare programs, school districts, private schools, peer support centers, vocational rehabilitation programs, college counseling centers, regional support networks, state attorney general’s offices, corrections and juvenile justice teams, and parenting support groups. His training experience spans both the United States and international settings. Trevor holds a BS in Psychology with a minor in Business Management, an MSW, and a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas. He has also earned his Certification in Evidence-Based Practice (CEBP).

* Professional Certification: Training hours credit earned may be applied toward EBP Society certification, or potentially meet other professional licensing and continuing education requirements