Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a practical, evidence-based communication approach that helps campus staff and faculty engage students in conversations about change with empathy, respect, and collaboration. This training introduces core MI principles and skills that can be used in everyday campus interactions. Attendees will learn tools to reduce resistance, strengthen student motivation, and support students in identifying their own next steps. OCUSP Members can view the recording of the training via the training section of OCUSP’s website.

Presenter Bio: Alan Siebel, LPC, CADC-III, is a Eugene-based therapist and MI trainer with over thirty years of experience in the helping profession. A graduate of Marshall University and a proud member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), Alan balances a thriving private practice with a decade-long commitment to providing professional MI training for various community agencies in Oregon. Originally from West Virginia, Alan loves spending his off-hours in Springfield with his partner, grandkids, and their two pups.