Motivational Interviewing
for Healthcare Organizations

What Is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a research-based communication approach for evoking patients’ internal motivation for behavior change.

Ambivalence often lies at the heart of behavioral change. While patients may recognize the benefits of making a change, they may also be faced with the drawbacks to change. If they are unable to resolve this ambivalence, they remain stuck—no forward progress.

MI provides a toolbox for healthcare professionals to effectively help patients resolve ambivalence and move towards change.

Research on Motivational Interviewing suggests it is an effective approach for catalyzing change related to lifestyle behaviors, substance use, preventive oral health behaviors, medication adherence, patient self-monitoring, and attendance at medical appointments, as well as downstream effects on health outcomes.¹

Research also suggests that an MI approach is significantly more effective than traditional advice-giving in clinical encounters.²

Training Experience

Dr. Hoover is an active member and Certified MI Trainer of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, or MINT. Of note, MINT is the premier professional home for MI trainers, which was established in 1997 by the founders of MI, Dr. William Miller and Dr. Stephen Rollnick.

Dr. Hoover has provided MI training with thousands of healthcare professionals and students including registered nurses and advanced practice providers, dietitians, social workers, dentists and dental hygienists, physicians, therapists, and medical and nursing students.

Dr. Hoover has trained healthcare professionals that work in a variety of environments, including hospitals, ambulatory settings, community-based treatment settings, the pharmaceutical industry, and academic medical centers.

In addition to MI Training and clinical work, Dr. Hoover has also taught graduate level coursework in MI and conducted MI dissemination research.

MI Training Services

Initial Training

Dr. Hoover provides dedicated MI training to healthcare organizations. In designing each training Dr. Hoover includes a combination of didactics, live demonstration of MI skills, videos, and individual and small group exercises and skills practice. This dynamic approach keeps learners engaged and improves skill uptake.

Based on the needs of your organization, Dr. Hoover tailors each training to meet the specific challenges of your healthcare workforce and the patients they serve.

Advanced Learning Support

Dr. Hoover is currently developing an online learning platform to provide continuing, interactive MI training and support for learners after they complete initial MI training. The platform will include advanced opportunities for practicing MI skills and receiving constructive feedback.

Estimated Release: Spring 2024.

If you would like to be notified when the online learning platform is launched, please provide your email here.

Testimonials

“The training was motivating. Immediately after the training, I had a brief interaction with a patient who is a little difficult to communicate with. I used the MI skills I learned in training and it was great! I learned that MI takes work but it is efficient!”

“Dr. Hoover's program in Motivational Interviewing was excellent for all learners - regardless of your familiarity with MI. There were great take-aways throughout the workshop for educators as well as clinicians!”

“It was a very well thought out training and the flow of the skills and practice was perfect.”

“I liked the mix of direct instruction, practice time, and reflection. It's fascinating to see how I already use some of these techniques and where I could employ them to better effect.”

“Dr. Hoover's training was great and informative. It gave me a different perspective and ideas on how to convey things to patients. I really felt it gave me a better idea of how patients feel.”

“Dr. Valerie Hoover's training on MI was well executed and training materials and slides were excellent! Great pace and flow.”

“Dr. Hoover encourages training participants to discover the skills and techniques rather than just lecturing about them. I learned skills that are applicable to my personal and professional life in equal measure.”

Schedule a Free Consultation

To schedule a free 30-minute consultation to discuss MI training options for your organization, please book a time (below) with Dr. Hoover, or reach out directly at (650) 642-3297 or drvaleriehoover@gmail.com.

Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare Organizations