In this training, participants will learn the key techniques of Motivational Interviewing. The work of Brene Brown inspires the introduction of the training with brief exploration of the art and science of empathy. We will reflect on how to turn conventional casework upside down by challenging our “righting reflex” with motivational Interviewing skills. Participants will integrate O.A.R.S. (Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summaries) in their work to motivate clients toward behavior change. Participants will be challenged to ask open-ended questions, give affirmations, and use reflective listening during difficult interactions with people. We will explore how MI can help participants avoid some common conversation traps. Using the Transtheoretical Model, we will discuss how to motivate a person through the stages of change.