Motivational Interviewing One on One Coaching
Collaborative strategy sessions to move past stalled communication and build impactful student, family, colleague, and school team partnerships.
Best for: School professionals looking for immediate, actionable communication strategies to improve collaboration with a specific student, family, or multi-disciplinary school team.
School-based practice requires constantly shifting communication styles—whether you are helping an unmotivated student set goals, navigating a delicate meeting with a frustrated family, or consulting with an overwhelmed colleague. This focused, 3-session coaching package is designed for school providers and special educators looking for practical communication tools. We will use a unique co-created coaching format to actively sense the flow of your conversations, looking directly at your current day-to-day interactions. Together, we will practice the specific, permission-based language needed to lower defensiveness, build trust, and foster genuine collaboration across your entire school community.
What is Included:
3 Individual Coaching Sessions (45 Mins): Dedicated space to unpack your immediate communication, engagement, or consultation goals without feeling like a passive recipient of information.
The MI School-Based Resource Packet: Practical reference sheets, communication tool framework guides, and conversation scripts tailored for school environments.
Systems Strategy Review: A collaborative look at a specific communication dynamic—whether it is a tough upcoming IEP meeting, a colleague consultation, or a stalled relationship with a team member—to find a fresh entry point for connection.
Deepen your practice, confidently facilitate complex meetings, and align motivation with school outcomes.
Best for: School practitioners wanting ongoing, reflective support to sustainably manage complex systemic challenges, facilitate pressure-filled team meetings, and prevent professional burnout.
Moving beyond basic communication tips requires a deliberate, reflective approach to how you consult and collaborate. Over five sessions, we will use a unique co-created coaching format to actively sense the flow of your real-world school conversations. Instead of acting as a passive recipient of information, you will step into an authentic case-consultation model to deeply integrate Motivational Interviewing into your daily routines—from formal counseling sessions to behavioral consultations with teachers and high-stakes team meetings. We will focus entirely on the subtle nuances of evoking intrinsic motivation and effectively navigating complex, school-wide communication dynamics.
What is Included:
5 Individual Sessions (45 Min): Collaborative, real-world strategy sessions to help you confidently navigate difficult IEP and evaluation meetings.
IEP & Behavior Mapping Guide: Practical toolkits to transform conversations with defensive staff or families and re-engage students in collaborative problem-solving.
Email Support: Direct access for quick strategy checks before stepping into a sticky situation or complex school meeting.
Professional Development Certificate: Documented clock hours to verify your participation for licensure or district continuing education requirements.