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Motivational Interviewing Training New Trainers Manual    

           Topics:                          Motivational Interviewing, real and role play exercises

           Description:                 This manual provides a variety of training ideas, specific exercises, metaphors and activities all designed to help learners understand the spirit and practice of motivational interviewing and is provided by the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

           Resource Type:            Guidance Document

           Length:                           213 pages

           Agency/Author:           Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers

           Year Published:           2014

A Guide for Probation and Parole: Motivating the Change

           Topics:                          Motivational Interviewing, Parole, Probation, Rehabilitation

           Description:                 This publication "provides probation and parole officers and other correctional professionals with both a solid grounding in the principles behind MI [motivational interviewing] and a practical guide for applying these principles in their everyday dealings with offenders" (p.2). Seven chapters are contained in this guide: how MI fits in with evidence-based practice; how and why people change; the motivational interviewing style; preparing for change; building motivation for change; navigating through tough times--working with deception, violations, and sanctions; and from start to finish--putting MI into practice.

           Resource Type:            Guidance Document

           Length:                          100 pages

           Agency/Author:           National Institute of Corrections

           Year Published:           2007

Motivational Interviewing in Corrections: A comprehensive Guide to Implementing MI in Corrections

           Topics:                          Learning MI, assessing skills, coaching strategies

           Description:                 A guide focused on implementation of Motivational Interviewing in correctional and community corrections settings.

           Resource Type:           Guidance Document

           Length:                          84 pages

           Agency/Author:          National Institute of Corrections

           Year Published:           2012

Exercises for Developing MI Skills in Corrections 

           Topics:                          MI spirit, active listening, recognizing and reinforcing change talk, eliciting and strengthening change talk, responding to resistance

           Description:                 Skill development guide focused on exercises designed to increase criminal justice professionals’ aptitude of Motivational Interviewing.

           Resource Type:           Guidance Document

           Length:                          65 pages

           Agency/Author:          National Institute of Corrections

           Year Published:           2012

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