Full Potential Counseling and Training

Motivational Interviewing Training

Help people find their own reasons to change.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is one of the most effective ways to talk with people about change. Ted Izydor is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT). He trains counselors, social workers, and whole agency teams to use MI with confidence.

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The skills your team will practice

MI rests on four core skills known as OARS. Together, they help people hear their own reasons for change, and help counselors respond well when people push back.

OOpen questionsInvite the person’s story instead of yes-or-no answers.
AAffirmationsName real strengths and efforts to build confidence.
RReflectionsSimple and complex reflections that show you understand.
SSummariesGather change talk together so the person can hear it.
Trainings

Two ways to learn MI with Ted

Every training is hands-on. Expect real practice, small groups, and role plays alongside the ideas, so skills carry over to Monday morning. CEUs are available.

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

For counselors, social workers, case managers, and students who are new to MI or want a solid refresher.
  • The spirit of MI: partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment
  • OARS: open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries
  • Recognizing and strengthening change talk (DARN-CAT)
  • Responding to sustain talk and discord without arguing
Live half-day or full-day workshop. A self-paced online version is also available.See the online course

Whole-clinic MI training

For agency directors and clinical supervisors who want MI to become how the whole team works.
  • Onsite training built around your agency’s mission and the people you serve
  • A free one-hour consultation with your leadership team before training begins
  • Half-day, full-day, or multi-session packages
  • Support for leadership during implementation, plus clinical supervision options, so the skills last
Delivered onsite at your agency.Plan a training for your team
Free · No sign-up

MI Practice Room

Keep your MI skills sharp between trainings. Take a 12-question round any time, on any device, and get feedback on every answer.

  • 7 core skillsOpen questions, affirmations, reflections, summaries, change talk, and sustain talk
  • Real client statementsPick the best response to what a client actually says
  • Hard modeShort session transcripts with close judgment calls
  • Track your progressSee your scores by skill, saved privately on your device
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Question 4 of 12
Complex reflectionsBest response
Client says

“Everyone keeps telling me what to do. I’m an adult.”

Which is the best complex reflection?
AYou want to make your own choices about your life.
BThey’re just trying to help.
CEveryone tells you what to do.
Correct. It reflects the value underneath, autonomy. Reflecting that need usually reduces discord.

Training that changes practice

Too many trainings are a box to check for CEUs. Ted builds his around the skills your staff will actually use with clients.

Practice, not just slides

Ted mixes short teaching with real plays, small groups, and feedback, so people try the skills in the room.

Grounded in the field

Ted has 25 years as a licensed mental health and addiction counselor, plus years of clinical supervision. The examples come from real sessions.

Fun and engaging

People learn more when they’re relaxed and involved. Teams leave energized and ready to try MI with their clients.

What professionals say

“Ted skillfully creates a safe, productive environment in which to gain new skills and test new intervention methods.”

Linda Pankow, CAPSW

“The ‘balance’ between giving information and involving participants through small groups and role plays enhanced the value of the experience.”

Mike Beilke, LMFT

“Ted has delivered expert and engaging clinical supervision to my staff. He was able to provide great training and supervision and help us with our toughest cases.”

Shane Schumacher, Director, Lafayette Human Services
Organizations Ted has trained and consulted with include
  • Rock County Human Services
  • Family Service of Madison
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital
  • Mercy Hospital
  • Lafayette Human Services
  • Project Porchlight
  • Wisconsin Department of Children and Families
About Ted

A counselor who trains counselors

Ted Izydor is a licensed mental health and addiction counselor with 25 years in the field. Since 2015 he has focused on training mental health and addiction professionals. He has been a university lecturer at UW-Whitewater since 2016, and he’s a national ASAM Criteria trainer.

Ted has presented at the Wisconsin Motivational Interviewing Conference. On his podcast, Full Potential, Now!, he has interviewed guests including Bill Miller, co-founder of Motivational Interviewing.

  • M.S., Counseling PsychologyM.S.
  • Master of Business AdministrationM.B.A.
  • Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
  • Certified Substance Abuse CounselorCSAC
  • Independent Clinical SupervisorICS
  • National Board Certified CounselorNBCC
  • Motivational Interviewing Network of TrainersMINT

Bring MI training to your team.

Tell Ted about your staff and the people you serve. Together you’ll figure out whether an introductory workshop, a whole-clinic training, or ongoing supervision fits best.

Call 608-345-8262Email Ted

Phone: (608) 345-8262 · Email: tedizydor@gmail.com