Motivational Interviewing Training for Organizations
Customized, practical Motivational Interviewing training for behavioral health and crisis services, public health, education, healthcare, human services, and community-based teams. Based in Salem, Oregon. Available in person throughout Oregon and SW Washington and virtually.
Meet Carrie
Practical Training for the Work Your Team Does Every Day
Carrie Bader helps organizations strengthen the way their teams talk with people about change. Her workshops are engaging, skills-based, and tailored to the real situations participants face in their work.
A public health educator and occupational therapist, Carrie has worked in health coaching, inpatient behavioral health, public health education, and private practice. She has trained hundreds of front-line staff, clinicians, community and social-service professionals, administrators, and leaders across healthcare, behavioral health, public health, education, government, and nonprofit settings.
Carrie is a member of the international Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers and a MINT-certified trainer. Her approach combines evidence-based Motivational Interviewing instruction with practice, discussion, demonstrations, and relevant examples that help participants apply what they learn right away.
Customized Motivational Interviewing Training for Your Organization
Give your team practical tools for more collaborative, effective conversations about change. Choose from introductory sessions, comprehensive training, and customized learning experiences designed around your organization’s goals. Available in-person (Oregon & SW Washington) or online.
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You've seen it happen: a well-trained professional offers perfect advice, and the client shuts down. Or worse, agrees in the moment but never follows through.
What if your team could guide people toward change in a way that actually sticks? -
Maybe you've noticed yourself giving advice that falls flat, or feeling frustrated when people 'just won't help themselves.' There's a better way to have these conversations—one that honors people's autonomy while gently guiding them forward.
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Motivational Interviewing skills are simple to understand but deceptively hard to master. Real growth happens when you can practice, get feedback, and refine your approach in a supportive space.
Motivational Interviewing is learned through practice. Coaching and feedback help participants deepen their skills, work through real challenges, and build confidence over time. -
Sometimes your team or conference attendees need a taste of what MI can do before committing to full training. A well-crafted introduction can spark curiosity, shift perspectives, and plant seeds for deeper learning down the road.
Bring an engaging overview of MI to your conference, meeting, or organization. Presentations can be tailored to introduce core concepts and spark interest in deeper learning.
Why Motivational Interviewing?
Build Stronger Conversations About Change
When people feel pressured, overwhelmed or ambivalent, even well-intended advice can fall flat. Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based, person-centered approach that helps professionals have more collaborative conversations about change.
Carrie’s interactive training gives teams practical skills they can use in the moments that matter most - whether they are supporting patients, clients, students, families, community members, or anyone navigating challenging decisions.
Who I’ve Worked With
State & County Public Health
Douglas County Public Health - Lane County Public Health - Oregon Health Authority - Oregon State Hospital - Oregon Youth Authority - Oregon Immunization Program - Washington County Health & Human Services - Polk County Family & Community Outreach
Medical & Health Organizations
Northwest Tribal Dental Support Center - Oregon Wellness Network - PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center - OHSU Family Medicine at Richmond - Occupational Therapy Association of Oregon - Northwest Immunization Conference - Boost Oregon - American Cancer Society - Samaritan Health Plans - Willamette Health Council
Behavioral Health & Crisis Services
Family Building Blocks - Help Me Grow Oregon - Immigrant & Refugee Community Organization - Lutheran Community Services Northwest - Morrison Child & Family Services - Northwest Human Services - OHSU Intercultural Psychiatry Program - Oregon Community Health Workers Association - Rockwood Community Development Corporation
Higher Education
Linn-Benton Community College - Prosecutor Impact - Willamette Educational Service District - Pacific University School of Health Professions - University of Portland School of Nursing
Ready to Strengthen Your Team’s Conversations About Change?
Tell Carrie about your organization and the people you serve. She’ll follow up to schedule a free consult to learn more about your team’s learning needs and how Motivational Interviewing can help.. She’ll then create customized training options that fit your setting, schedule, and goals.