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Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Chief Content Expert
Welcome friends,
With the help of many, I have built this training program to help healthcare providers, counselors, and all who strive to help others succeed in life better understand the key ideas and techniques of Motivational Interviewing. My sincere hope is that you find the materials on MI easy to understand and
Chief Content Expert
Welcome friends,
With the help of many, I have built this training program to help healthcare providers, counselors, and all who strive to help others succeed in life better understand the key ideas and techniques of Motivational Interviewing. My sincere hope is that you find the materials on MI easy to understand and implement. MI transformed my clinical practice and solves many problems we counselors and healthcare workers face. I am excited to share this powerful, kind, deep approach with you.
My professional background includes:
- PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University
- Masters in Social Work from the University of Utah
- Tenured Professor at the University of Utah’s College of Social Work (https://faculty.utah.edu/u0051016-BRAD_WARD_LUNDAHL/research/index.hml)
Clinical
- I engage in clinical work and own a mental health counseling agency with top counselors and healthcare professionals (www.cccslc.com).
Training
- I have conducted hundreds of trainings in MI across many states and agencies. I am a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and have published many academic articles on MI (see below).
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Brian P. Connors, PhD, MOT, OTR/L, CSCS
Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
President
As a former student of Dr. Lundahl, I can attest to the quality and utility of his in-person MI trainings. Now after transferring his unique training approach to an eLearning format, we're excited to offer the same quality training in 10-20 minute modules.
My professional back ground includes:
- PhD in Rehabilitation Science from th
President
As a former student of Dr. Lundahl, I can attest to the quality and utility of his in-person MI trainings. Now after transferring his unique training approach to an eLearning format, we're excited to offer the same quality training in 10-20 minute modules.
My professional back ground includes:
- PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Utah
- Master's in Occupational Therapy from University of the Sciences
- Certified Higher Education Teaching Specialist from the University of Utah's Center for Teaching and Learning
- Connors, B., Ndawru, J. & Stern, B. (2019). Brief motivational interviewing: A tool for occupational therapy practitioners to support self-management in home health. OT Practice - SIS Quarterly Practice Connections, 4(3), 18-22
- Connors, B., LaStayo, P., Marcus, R., Lundahl, B. & Richards, L.G. The Use of Motivational Interviewing in Musculoskeletal Care: A Scoping Review, American Society of Hand Therapists, September 20, 2018, Dallas TX
Cassia Connors, PE, MBA
Brad Lundahl, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
Cassia Connors, PE, MBA
Business Development
My role is to collaborate and integrate the knowledge and feedback from the organization’s specialist functions, for example, research and development, production, marketing, and sales to assure that we are capable of implementing the growth opportunity successfully.
My professional background includes:
- Master in Busines
Business Development
My role is to collaborate and integrate the knowledge and feedback from the organization’s specialist functions, for example, research and development, production, marketing, and sales to assure that we are capable of implementing the growth opportunity successfully.
My professional background includes:
- Master in Business Administration from the University of Utah
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas
McKinley Merchant, CSW
McKinley Merchant, CSW
Cassia Connors, PE, MBA
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I am a social worker with a focus on children and family. I use motivational interviewing to help align with my clients. To help them feel like they have a partner in their healing journey. I also use motivational interviewing to help my clients break through their barriers and create manageable goals and
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I am a social worker with a focus on children and family. I use motivational interviewing to help align with my clients. To help them feel like they have a partner in their healing journey. I also use motivational interviewing to help my clients break through their barriers and create manageable goals and expectations for themselves so they can start to see success within themselves.
Marti Bowles, CSW
McKinley Merchant, CSW
Marti Bowles, CSW
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I am a social worker and a therapist that uses motivational interviewing to help people realize their goals. I use MI in private practice mental health therapy as well as emergency room social work to address mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing, and social determinants of health.
Amy Bryce, LCSW
McKinley Merchant, CSW
Marti Bowles, CSW
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I love using MI in my own work as a mental health therapist and
thoroughly enjoy helping others to incorporate the principles into
their lines of work. MI has taught me to strive to embody humility,
curiosity and honoring the humanity of others. Even though I have been
training for 3 years, I still
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I love using MI in my own work as a mental health therapist and
thoroughly enjoy helping others to incorporate the principles into
their lines of work. MI has taught me to strive to embody humility,
curiosity and honoring the humanity of others. Even though I have been
training for 3 years, I still get to learn right along with you, so
let's get practicing!
Carrie Gaykowski, CSW
Carrie Gaykowski, CSW
Carrie Gaykowski, CSW
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Carrie is a clinical therapist in private practice. Every day she utilizes motivational interviewing in order to deeply understand clients' challenges and motivation. Carrie works primarily with adult trauma survivors.
Monica Mason, LCSW
Carrie Gaykowski, CSW
Carrie Gaykowski, CSW
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I am a Utah native and like to spend my time playing outside rain or shine and relaxing at home with my two cats. I am a social worker and love being engaged in my community through various jobs and volunteer work. I started my Motivational Interviewing journey working with individuals experiencing homel
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
I am a Utah native and like to spend my time playing outside rain or shine and relaxing at home with my two cats. I am a social worker and love being engaged in my community through various jobs and volunteer work. I started my Motivational Interviewing journey working with individuals experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City and continue to use it with teams in homeless services, in my work as a clinician, and in offering coaching in small groups through eSym.
Cat Sales, ACMHC
Carrie Gaykowski, CSW
Cat Sales, ACMHC
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Cat graduated from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Utah. Prior to moving to Utah, Cat completed her undergraduate degree in Public Health at Tulane University in New Orleans. She has worked in the following settings: community mental health, crisis intervention, wildern
Motivational Interviewing Trainer
Cat graduated from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of Utah. Prior to moving to Utah, Cat completed her undergraduate degree in Public Health at Tulane University in New Orleans. She has worked in the following settings: community mental health, crisis intervention, wilderness therapy, private practice, and college counseling centers. She is a researcher, teacher, and lifelong learner.