A Hero's Journey - Level Up Your Skills
Motivational Interviewing
Basic & Advanced: 6 CEUS
Spanish: 6 CEUS
Schools: 6 CEUS
Child Welfare: 12 CEUS
People-to-People Skills
Education
Motivational interviewing in education helps students develop self-motivation and achieve their academic goals through guided conversations.
Suicide
Using motivational interviewing techniques, professionals can support individuals in crisis by fostering hope and exploring reasons for living.
Law
Motivational interviewing in legal settings helps clients navigate ambivalence and make informed decisions about their actions and future.
Medicine
In medicine, motivational interviewing empowers patients to take control of their health by addressing ambivalence and setting achievable goals.
Fidelity Assessment Software
Empowering Change Through Connection
Every interaction has the potential to transform lives. At Stepping Stone Training, we believe in the power of meaningful conversations and the skills that make them possible.
The Journey to Mastery
Drawing from the renowned "Deliberate Practice Model," we understand that developing expertise takes dedicated, purposeful practice - traditionally cited as 10,000 hours to achieve specialization. But your journey to becoming a skilled motivational interviewing practitioner doesn't have to be overwhelming.
We Guide Your Growth Through:
Evidence-Based Training
Immersive learning experiences designed around deliberate practice principles, ensuring each skill is built upon a solid foundation
Precision Measurement Tools
Our innovative Fidelity Assessment System helps you track your progress and identify areas for growth with clarity and confidence
Supportive Skill Development
Expert coaching and constructive feedback delivered in a collaborative, encouraging environment that honors your learning pace
Together, we'll help you and your team develop the essential skills needed to guide meaningful change in the lives of those you serve.
Who We Are
Brad Lundahl, PhD
Brad Lundahl, PhD is a MINT Trainer with expertise in Motivational Interviewing (MI). Trained over 10,000 individuals in MI through online and in-person programs. Brad has designed MI training programs for large organizations. He is published extensively in MI, including a newly released book which you can find here. Associate Professor at the University of Utah, specializing in evidence-based practices. Focuses on Deliberate Practice, Implementation Science, and Nonviolent Communication. Founder of Stepping Stone Training, offering scalable and effective MI courses.
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Chad McDonald, PhD
Chad McDonald, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah College of Social Work. His research focuses on improving child welfare services through innovative training approaches and implementation science. Dr. McDonald has extensive experience in instructional design and multimedia development, having created numerous online training programs. His expertise includes E-Learning Development, Implementation Science, and Multimedia Learning Theory.
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Matt Davis, PhD
Matt Davis, Ph.D., is a Research Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah. His research portfolio as Principal Investigator exceeds $6 million in federal grants from key agencies including ACF, HRSA, and SAMHSA. He co-developed the Virtual Social Work Trainer, implementing it across 31 jurisdictions nationwide. Dr. Davis specializes in evidence-based training and implementation science, leading innovations in child welfare services. His continuous quality improvement approach has been recognized by the Children's Bureau as leading the field.
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