Motivational Interviewing Training: Lunch & Learn

The Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) invites you to an engaging, skill-building training on Motivational Interviewing (MI) — an evidence-based counseling approach designed to help individuals strengthen their motivation and commitment to change.

This interactive session will be led by Andy Cecrle, MA, of The Purpose of Recovery.

Whether you are new to the behavioral health field or looking to deepen your clinical skills, this training will provide practical tools you can immediately apply in your work.

Lunch will be provided.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered approach that helps individuals resolve ambivalence and build internal motivation for change.

Participants will learn how MI helps clients by:

• Identifying discrepancies between current behaviors and personal values or goals
• Eliciting change talk to strengthen commitment and readiness
• Supporting self-efficacy and confidence in the ability to change
• Empowering autonomy by honoring the client’s ownership of their journey

By attending this training, you will:

• Strengthen your foundational understanding of Motivational Interviewing
• Learn practical techniques to use in real client conversations
• Increase confidence in supporting behavior change
• Enhance your culturally responsive engagement skills
• Connect with fellow professionals in the Orange County behavioral health community

This training is ideal for:

• New professionals entering the behavioral health field
• Staff transitioning into new roles
• Case managers, peer support specialists, counselors, and outreach staff
• Experienced team members seeking to refresh and enhance their skills

Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: The Village Shared Spaces
1505 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, CA

Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited.

The Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) is a network of community-based organizations working together to advance equitable access to health and human services across Orange County. MECCA supports workforce development, culturally responsive care, and systems change initiatives to strengthen our local behavioral health ecosystem.

Please contact:
Michelle Nieto Torres
[email protected]

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