Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidenced-based and highly effective method of communication, that encompasses the latest research and practical methodology in human development and growth.
Through research into human behavior, we now have a better understanding of the ‘Why’ of change.
MI helps people figure out their ‘why’s of behavior’ – an understanding of motivation that leads to natural uplifting insight, momentum, and adherence to change.
Suzanne D. Alfandari, M.S, LMFT, is an experienced and passionate Motivational Interviewing (MI) trainer. She a member of MINT, the International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, and a MINT Certified Trainer.
The Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) is an international organization of trainers, whose central interest is to improve the quality and effectiveness of counseling and consultations about behavior change.
Suzanne trains mental health practitioners (peer providers, coaches, interns, social workers, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, supervisors), nurses, doctors, teachers, and administrative staff, in behavioral health agencies, other organizations, county agencies, and high schools through universities, where there are opportunities for the community to benefit from Motivational Interviewing skills.
Suzanne with Bill Miller, founder of MI at the MINT Forum in New Orleans, 2018
Geared to the specific needs of the participants, Suzanne incorporates adult-learning and multi-modality techniques in her tailored trainings.
On staff for 15+ years at Marin County Mental Health, Suzanne created core curriculum and taught MI to psychology student interns. She trained staff to use MI in consultations and administrative meetings.
Suzanne is an MI Trainer for UC Davis Extension, Davis, CA and the Bay Area Academy with California State University in Fresno, CA.
She also offers individual and group MI consultation and coaching for therapists, coaches, counselors and health care professionals who are applying to become MINT members.
TESTIMONIALS
“We appreciate all the work you continue to do to support our learners! I am always so impressed by your evaluation feedback and comments that get sent our way from learners. Thanks!”
“Suzanne was an exceptional Motivational Interviewing trainer…Our staff walked away with so much knowledge that was immediately implemented resulting in a noticeable difference in our impact with clients.”
“Suzanne is wonderful! She does a fantastic, thorough modeling, and assisting. Grateful for the training.”
“It rocked. I loved the first MI training I did-and it was very thorough-and I was thrilled that this covered a lot of new techniques and material while reinforcing past training.”
“Suzanne was phenomenal! She is truly an expert in this subject and a great resource to have. I hope to receive coaching from her in the future.”
“Amazing teacher- very enthusiastic. Well put together training- very fun and engaging!”
“Excellent training- the trainer was responsive, receptive, gave feedback, so helpful!”
“Great training! Wish I would have had it when I started 5 years ago.”
“Suzanne is a patient, compassionate coach while never letting any change talk in you go unrecognized. I am living evidence of Suzanne’s MI coaching skill: 9 months of Suzanne‘s coaching brought me from zero knowledge of MI to MINT! My husband now is also working with Suzanne for MINT.”