MI On the Fly

Training Audience:

This training is appropriate for:

• Front-line staff supporting those experiencing homelessness
• Staff working people who would benefit from behavior or lifestyle change
• Organizational and system leadership supporting people in the above environments

Note – The TTA requests that all training include at a minimum, one member of leadership from each organization/agency represented, be present as a learner. 

Training Length:

In-Person: 1 full day (7.5 hrs)
Virtual: 3 four-hour blocks (1 block per day)

 Training Capacity:

In-Person: 30 maximum / 8 Minimum
Virtual: 25 maximum / 8 Minimum

Training Objectives:

Attendees will:

• Understand and learn to incorporate the stages of change in practice
• Understand and state what Motivational Interviewing (MI) is
• Learn the importance of MI in the Homeless serving services
• Be able to identify the components of MI
• Be able to incorporate the MI components into case planning and active engagement with participants
• Be able to demonstrate and practice the skills associated with MI
• Understand how MI and the Stages of Change work together for both case planning and supporting someone through change
• Use MI at a basic level

Training Features:

In-Person:

• Training specialist in your community
• Recording of training sessions (additional fee and available for 30 days post-training)
  • Permanent access for an additional fee

Virtual:

• Training specialist supported by an additional trainer
• Recording of training sessions – (access for 30 days post-training)
  • Permanent access for an additional fee

Both:

• Elements of lecture, slide presentations, video, break-out rooms, small and large group discussions
• Required role plays
• Registration and access to TTA Learning Management System (LMS) (two weeks pre to 30 days post-training)
  • downloadable and printable handouts and resources
  • Interactive function with online “Discussion Board”
  • Access to training slides (.pdf) post-training
  • Final knowledge check to solidify learning

MI On the Fly as Part of Assertive Engagement Training:

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Training Prerequisite Onboarding Modules

Mandatory: None
Beneficial Options: Access here 
– Fundamentals of MI (FEE REQUIRED)
– Trauma-Informed Care and Practice: The Basics (FEE REQUIRED)
– Staff and Team Self-Care (FEE REQUIRED)
– Homelessness 101 (FREE)
– Housing First 101 (FREE)

Certificate of Completion

Through the TTA LMS, attendees will have the ability to receive a certificate of completion of the training by:

1. Attending the full training
2. Completing and passing the final knowledge check/assessment (within 30 days post-training)
   1.  70% is required
   2. each person will have unlimited attempts

Once the assessment is passed, a link will appear allowing the certificate to be downloaded. 

Training Costs:

Please inquire using the “Request More Info” button to the right regarding fee. Please note that all fees quoted should be considered an “all-inclusive” cost which means there would be not additionl costs for travel, prep, admin, or other items added to the rate provided to you with the exception of provincial tax. 

Members: A system, community, or organization can become a “Member”  by purchasing an annual subscription to self-paced online onboarding modules. Discounts on live training are available determined by the subscription package chosen. (See “Onboarding Module” section here).