Presenter: Garrett Kostin, LICSW, SUDP

Defined as "a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person's internal motivation and commitment to healthy change," Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful method for supporting those in early and sustained recovery. This presentation will introduce MI, the crucial 'spirit' of the technique, the communication methods involved, and the four core 'interviewing' skills. Recovery residence operators and staff will be able to take away a basic set of practical communication skills that encourage those in recovery to feel understood, supported, and motivated to sustain positive change.