CHOICE

CHOICE is a voluntary, five-session group MI prevention and intervention program for middle school youth.

*CHOICE materials available in both English and Spanish.

FreeTalk

Free Talk is a six-session group MI intervention developed for at-risk youth ages 14-18 with a first-time alcohol or drug offense.

MICUNAY - Motivational Interviewing and Culture for Urban Native American Youth

MICUNAY (Motivational Interviewing and Culture for Urban Native American Youth) is a three-workshop program that integrates traditional practices with MI and emphasizes making healthy choices for the brain, body, and spirit.

    Participating in Traditional Practices Improves Outcomes for Native American Youth

    Do these programs engage parents as well?

    How do I apply motivational interviewing in a group setting with teens?

    How do I deal with difficult teens in my group?

    Is gender imbalance in a group a problem?

    How do I engage quieter teens?

    What’s the ideal group size?

    How can I best use norms feedback with the teens in my group?

    Why does group MI work so well with teens?

    Is there any one thing about facilitating a group that’s most important to remember?

    Urban Native American Youth Face Unique Challenges

    CHOICE Doesn’t Take Time Away from the Curriculum

    Equipping Youth to Make Healthy Choices

    CHOICE and Word of Mouth

    CHOICE Is Evidence-based

    Free Talk Is an Asset

    High Percentage of Youth Saying “Thank You”

    How can providing cultural education to urban Native American youth foster healthy decision-making around drugs and alcohol?

    Why is connecting to cultural traditions a protective factor for urban Native American youth?

    Welcome to Group MI for Teens