BUILDING A WORLD WHERE HEALTH CHOICES ARE ROOTED IN SCIENCE

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, collaborative conversation style that helps people find their own motivation to change. Rather than persuading or lecturing, the practitioner asks open-ended questions, listens reflectively, and respects the person's autonomy. MI was developed by psychologists William Miller and Stephen Rollnick and is backed by decades of research across healthcare settings.

Most vaccine-hesitant patients aren't opposed to vaccines — they're uncertain, and they've often had their concerns dismissed. Research shows that piling on facts tends to increase resistance. MI works differently: providers explore the patient's specific concerns without judgment, affirm their care for their family's health, and share information only once the patient is open to hearing it. The result is less defensiveness and more informed decisions.

Start by asking, not telling. Open-ended questions like "What have you heard about this vaccine?" or "What worries you most?" invite real dialogue. Reflect what you hear before responding, ask permission before sharing information, and keep the relationship intact even when the patient isn't ready to decide — the next conversation matters as much as this one. Our free guide, 6 Questions That Change Vaccine Conversations, covers this in depth.

In most cases, yes — through self-submission. Every participant receives a Certificate of Completion documenting the training content, hours, and instructor credentials, which you can submit to your licensing board for continuing education credit. Most boards accept relevant professional trainings this way, though acceptance is always determined by your board. For AAFP CME and NCHEC CHES credits specifically, no self-submission is needed — those are issued directly through our provider accreditation

Yes. Our Comprehensive MI Training includes 6 AAFP CME credits or NCHEC CHES contact hours, and our online course carries 6.75 NCHEC CHES contact hours with AAFP CME credit available. If you need a specific credit type, tell us when you book, we'll confirm what applies before you commit.

Yes, and not just translated, but designed for Spanish-speaking audiences. Our bilingual MINT trainers leads sessions in Spanish for promotoras, community health workers, and clinical teams.English-language trainings with professional interpreters are also available. 

Open-enrollment options start at $79 for the self-paced online course. Organizational packages range from $2,500 for a virtual leadership introduction to $11,000 for a multilingual enterprise series, with nonprofit pricing available.  

Virtual workshops are the fastest, most affordable way to introduce MI, unlimited participants, no travel. On-site training goes deeper: a full day of hands-on practice with your whole team, plus follow-up coaching to make skills stick. Many organizations start virtual and move to on-site within the year.

MINT is the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, the international community of trainers admitted after completing its rigorous Training of New Trainers (TNT) program. MINT membership is the most respected credential in MI instruction. All Boost Oregon lead trainers are MINT members.

Absolutely‚ they're central to our mission. CHWs and promotoras are often the most trusted messengers in their communities, and our trainings (including Spanish-language sessions) are designed for them alongside clinical staff. Some sessions are free to participants through grant funding.

Yes. Virtual trainings and the online course are available nationwide, and we travel for on-site programs. We've worked with partners nationwide.