How do people learn motivational interviewing?

Modified on Wed, 21 Oct at 10:01 AM

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People learn motivational interviewing (MI) through:

  • workshops;
  • coaching with feedback on recorded conversations;
  • ongoing deliberate practice.

Self-practice and self-reflection are also increasingly recommended (Rosengren et al., 2025). The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) provides MI training resources and standards.

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