MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING FOR TRAINERS (T4T) STC# 1036886357

Course Descriptions:

 The Motivational Interviewing Training for Trainers (T4T) is a 5-day training consisting of 3 days of classroom instruction and 2 days of teach backs which will prepare staff to effectively deliver an end user MI curriculum to other staff. Michael Regan and Associates will provide 2 Master level trainers to teach the T4T MI training. The maximum number of T4T training participants is twelve staff.

This course is designed to prepare students with the skills necessary to be able to facilitate an Introduction and Advanced level Motivational Interviewing course for corrections and probation personnel. The training covers effective strategies for MI training implementation and coordination, content ability, and the presentation skills needed to teach in an adult learning environment. The training will also give the opportunity to each participant to practice delivering the training via a live 2-day end-user session. During the training, Master Trainers from Michael Regan and Associates will rate each participant’s ability to deliver the training to fidelity. At the conclusion of the T4T training, training participants will be reviewed by the trainers on the student’s ability in delivering specific training content they have learned throughout the training, as well as the trainee’s knowledge of each of the core MI components.

 T4T Selection Criteria

The requirements for participation in this training require staff to meet the following requirements:

1)    Have completed a minimum of 16 hours of previous Motivational Interviewing training conducted by Michael Regan and Associates or other prior agency training.

2)    Possess skill and comfort with public speaking, preferably with experience conducting training with adult learners.

3)    Demonstrate a thorough understanding of motivational interviewing and evidence-based strategies for correctional treatment.

4)    Value the use of these correctional practices in their daily interactions with clients.

5)    Express interest and enthusiasm in becoming a trainer.

T4T Participant Certification

Based upon training participation and training ratings from the 2-day end user training, student participants will be classified by Michael Regan and Associates into one of two categories: 1) Certified Lead Trainer, 2) Co-Trainer

After completing the training Certified Lead Trainers may begin training with their agency at once. If a participating student does not meet the minimum ability to be Certified as a Lead Trainer, Michael Regan and Associates may certify them as a Co-Trainer. The Co-Trainers should be given added practice delivering the material and practicing key concepts under the supervision of the Certified Lead Trainer during agency MI training until their ability and skill level increases.

To be a Certified as a Trainer or a Co-Trainer, MI T4T participants must:

 1). Attend the entire T4T MI 5-day training (40hrs) (3-days in class instruction and 2 days delivering the live end-user training under the observation of Michael Regan and Associates Master Trainers.

2). Full participation in the 5-day training process is mandatory.

3). Receive an acceptable rating score from Michael Regan and Associates Master Trainers on their ability to effectively deliver the Motivational Interviewing training material.