Motivational Interviewing for Supervisors - Ann Arbor
Credit Available - See Credits tab below.
Total Credits: 12 including 12 Social Work, 12 MCBAP Related, 12 Attendance Only
- Topic Areas:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Categories:
- In-Person Training | MDHHS Approval Required
- Presenters:
- Heidi Wale Knizacky, MS, LLP | Michelle Boudreaux, LMSW, CCS, CAADC
- Duration:
- Two-Day
- Location:
- Weber's Boutique Hotel - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Description
Description: This advanced training supports supervisors who are already skilled in Motivational Interviewing (MI) and want to strengthen their leadership. Participants will practice applying MI strategies within individual and group supervision, team meetings, and documentation. The workshop also focuses on building staff MI competency through intentional coaching, structured exercises, and effective feedback. Participants should have the ability to demonstrate partnership, compassion, empowerment, and acceptance when communicating; recognize and respond to change talk; soften sustain talk; and guide conversations using the Four Tasks of MI.
Prerequisites: Those registering for the MI for Supervisors training must have completed a minimum of a two-day basic MI training, and preferably advanced also. If you have not completed basic MI training, check out the MI Foundational training cohorts on the CMHAM.org website.
Who Should Attend? This event is sponsored by the adult mental health block grant and is intended for persons who serve adults only through the public mental health provider network (CMHSPs and/or their contract agencies) in the state of Michigan. It contains content appropriate for CEOs, COOs, clinical directors, supervisors, team leads and any other practitioners at the advanced and supervisory levels of practice.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, through the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, has provided funding for this initiative through the Federal Community Mental Health Block Grant.
Objectives
Objective 1Identify at least four core roles of a supervisor and how these roles require different communication approaches.
Objective 2
Describe how MI aligns with supervisory practice.
Objective 3
Explore how identifying staff values, motivations, and strengths can support movement from sustain talk toward change talk.
Objective 4
Demonstrate at least two strategies for responding to sustain talk during supervision or coaching conversations.
Objective 5
Practice using MI-consistent communication skills in simulated supervisory interactions.
Objective 6
Identify MI-consistent elements within sample chart documentation and discuss opportunities for improvement.
Objective 7
Discuss the role of coaching and feedback in developing and sustaining MI competency among staff.
Objective 8
Describe key components of MI competency and how they are assessed.
Objective 9
Lead an MI-based activity or exercise designed to strengthen staff skill development.
Objective 10
Identify strategies that help staff differentiate between “fixing” and “empowering” responses.
Objective 11
Generate approaches to help teams learn and apply the Four Tasks of MI in their daily work.
Objective 12
Develop a practical plan for integrating MI into one’s supervisory role, team processes, and ongoing staff support.
Objective 13
Identify organizational practices essential to successfully developing an MI culture.
Credits
Social Workers: This course qualifies for a maximum of 12 Continuing Education hours. The Community Mental Health Association is an approved provider with the Michigan Social Work Continuing Education Collaborative. Approved Provider Number: MICEC 060818. Qualifies as “face-to-face" (in-person) education.
Substance Use Disorder Professionals: CMHA is approved by Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). CMHA maintains the responsibility for the program and content. Substance Use Disorder professionals participating in this training may receive a maximum of 12 related contact hours. It is important that attendees keep a copy of the training program brochure containing the workshop description.
Handouts
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Presenter
Heidi Wale Knizacky, MS, LLP Related Seminars and Products
Consultant
APPRECOTS
Heidi Wale Knizacky, MS, LLP, and member of the MINT, is the CEO of APPRECOTS – Applied Research Consultants. While she was earning a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Eastern Michigan University, Heidi worked in the office of the Michigan Level of Functioning Project and was introduced to the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS®). This experience awakened her passion for using measurement to enrich communication, support clinical practices, and improve service programs. In addition to working as a therapist, Heidi has worked with organizations across North America to support staff and care for individuals by integrating evidence-based measurement and best-research practices into programming. Clinical topics Heidi especially enjoys MI, applied behavioral management practices, and provision of safe and appropriate services to specialty populations.
Michelle Boudreaux, LMSW, CCS, CAADC Related Seminars and Products
Evidence-Based Practices Specialist
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
Michelle Boudreaux, LMSW, CCS, CAADC, and member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), has been providing mental health and co-occurring services for over twenty years. She started her career working in residential treatment with adolescents in their families. She has provided Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment (IDDT) and utilized MI since 2005 and has provided Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) treatment since 2007. She was a program supervisor who has provided implementation and oversight to multiple evidence-based practices (IDDT, MI, DBT, Family Psychoeducation, Individual Placement and Support, Recovery Illness and Management, Integrated Healthcare, etc.) for over 15 years through St. Clair Community Mental Health and InterAct of Michigan. She currently works for the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration in the Community Practices and Innovation Section as the Evidence-Based Specialist supporting evidence-based practices for individuals struggling with severe mental illnesses and co-occurring disorders.
Terms and Conditions
Payment Methods and Cancellation PolicyTerms and Conditions-
Payment MUST be received at the time of registration. No checks or ACH will be accepted. No exceptions to this policy.
No shows will not receive a refund.
Cancellation Policy: If you do not cancel and do not attend, you will not receive a refund. Substitutions are permitted based on availability. Cancellations must be received in writing at least 14 days prior to the training for a full refund less the cancellation fee determined by the registration price below.
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Training fee |
Cancellation fee |
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$10-99 |
$10 |
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$100-199 |
$25 |
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$200 and over |
$50 |
If cancellation is received less than 14 days prior to the training, no refund will be given. Exceptions must be approved by the Director of Education.
Special Accommodations: We strive to make all trainings accessible. Accommodation requests (e.g., mobility assistance, interpreters, accessible materials) can be submitted during registration or by email at least 14 days before the training. We will make every reasonable effort to fulfill requests; however, some accommodations may require additional time or depend on vendor availability. We will attempt to support on-site or late requests when possible but cannot guarantee availability.
National Accreditation Rules: National Accreditation rules indicate that if you are over five (5) minutes late or depart early, you forfeit your continuing education hours for the entire training. Please note that this is a National rule that CMHA must enforce or we could lose our provider status to provide continuing education hours in the future. This rule will be strictly followed.
Evaluation: Each participant is required to complete an evaluation of the course and the instructor. If you have any issues with the way in which this training event was conducted or other problems, you may note that on your evaluation of the training event or you may contact CMHA at 517-374-6848 or through our website for resolution.
Severe Weather Policy: Events will take place as scheduled, and we will not be able to refund registration fees. In the event of severe weather, please check the CMHA website for scheduling delays and event updates.
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Registration Details
Registration Fee: $50
Registration Deadline: Thurs., Feb. 12, 2026
Individuals registering for this grant-based event will be reviewed by MDHHS for approval to attend and may be contacted for more information and/or cancellation of registration if not within the parameters of the grant-specified audience.
Venue Details
Weber's Hotel Ann Arbor
3050 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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