Group therapy plays a central role in the treatment of justice-involved clients and related programs. Similarly, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a treatment of choice for numerous conditions and is widely used in forensic settings. However, relatively little has been written about the most effective ways to integrate MI into group therapy.

Building on their training on this topic, Ali Hall and Kristin Dempsey return for a conversational session introducing their work in this area. In this webinar, they explore how MI principles can enhance group therapy practice.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) has become a widely used, collaborative approach in criminal justice and related settings, helping clients safely explore their own motivations and build healthier, more self-directed lives. In this webinar, Dr. Stinson and Mr. Clark draw on their newly released second edition of Motivational Interviewing in Criminal Justice to highlight what practitioners need to know to apply MI effectively with mandated clients in traditional justice settings, child welfare, and both inpatient and outpatient programs. They will cover core elements of MI practice, ethical considerations in criminal justice treatment, effective ways to learn and master MI skills, and current research on MI outcomes, offering concrete strategies for engaging even the most resistant clients and providing a clear roadmap for initiating productive change conversations in nearly any setting.