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MITEY Change Is Motivational Interviewing (MI Training) for Youth Serving Professionals

Build confidence, inspire change and improve outcomes with our evidence-based motivational interviewing course that equips professionals with the tools to strengthen youth decision-making and improve wellbeing.

Motivational Interviewing Training for Empowering Youth

MITEY Change is a dynamic, self-paced training program built to strengthen how professionals engage youth in behavior change conversations. Designed specifically for educators, clinicians, counselors, and youth advocates, the training includes webinars, interactive modules, real-world examples, and a live workshop option. CE credits are available to make this an accessible and cost-effective professional development tool for individuals or teams.

Build trust

Build Trust

Increase readiness

Increase Youth Readiness

Risk reduction

Support Risk Reduction

Four Ways to Be MITEY

MITEY Change intro webinar

MITEY Change Introductory Webinar

This interactive introductory webinar provides a comprehensive overview of Motivational Interviewing (MI), equipping dedicated professionals with practical skills in just two hours.

MITEY Change online course

MITEY Change Online Course

This interactive, self-guided online course offers engaging motivational interviewing (MI) skill-building modules that combine real-life examples, video demonstrations, and applied activities.

MITEY Change workshop

MITEY Change Workshop

This dynamic 3-hour workshop (offered virtually or in person) helps participants solidify their foundation in Motivational Interviewing.

MITEY Change quarterly webinar series

MITEY Change Webinar Series

This quarterly live virtual workshop offers participants who have completed the online course the opportunity to strengthen and apply their Motivational Interviewing skills.

What You’ll Gain From MITEY Change

Practical, Real-Life Application

Includes case studies, demo videos, and guided role-play scenarios.

MI Techniques Tailored for Youth

Learn how to motivate change without judgment, resistance, or burnout.

Accessible + CE Credits

Flexible, self-paced options, and continuing education credits.

92% of participants say they’ll use skills from MITEY Change when coaching youth, and they consistently report:

  • Greater confidence in guiding difficult conversations.
  • Better rapport with youth across risk topics.
  • Higher-quality brief interventions.
  • Immediate application to day-to-day work.

The Power of MITEY in Their Words

“This training totally changed how I talk with my teen patients. I can already see the difference it is making in their attitudes and what they share with me!”

“I have been through a lot of trainings and this training really blew me away. I believe this was one of the best trainings that I have attended, giving me practical tools to take back and use with teens.”

“The trainers did an excellent job with modeling, teaching, and practicing skills and techniques alongside participants.”

Meet the Trainers

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Chris Robinson

LMSW

Chris recently worked as Residential Director for Highfields Inc.’s residential treatment facility that provides behavioral services to adolescent males throughout Michigan.  Chris currently works as a School Mental Health Coordinator with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Chris is a seasoned Motivational Interviewing trainer and assists human service professionals in working with resistant clients to change maladaptive behaviors across the United States.

Chris Robinson

LMSW

Chris recently worked as Residential Director for Highfields Inc.’s residential treatment facility that provides behavioral services to adolescent males throughout Michigan.  Chris currently works as a School Mental Health Coordinator with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Chris is a seasoned Motivational Interviewing trainer and assists human service professionals in working with resistant clients to change maladaptive behaviors across the United States.

Chris Jurasek

LMSW

Chris has spent much of his career working with youth in residential treatment facility setting that provides behavioral services.  Chris served as a Family Counselor, Clinical Manager, and Residential Director of Highfields Inc.  Chris currently works at Possibilities for Change providing coaching and support for staff and school-based health centers and provides Motivational Interviewing trainings for professionals across the United States.

Jordyn Salerno

M.Ed.

Jordyn is a lifelong learner and educator. After completing her bachelor’s degree she began blending her interest in intentional communication with Motivational Interviewing in her career. She has worked in various education sectors including higher education and K-12 and completed her Master’s Degree in Education from Michigan State University where she researched Motivational Interviewing in the college setting and used MI in practice in student conduct and student health and wellness roles. Jordyn now serves as a 4th grade teacher in the Metro Detroit area and uses MI to support student success in and out of the classroom.

Our Partners

Accreditation Statement:

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and Possibilities for Change. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Other health professionals (physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, etc.) who participate in this CME activity may submit their Statements of Attendance to their appropriate accrediting organizations or state boards for consideration of credit. The participant is responsible for determining whether this activity meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education.

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CME Statement:

The Minnesota Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 8 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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