
Motivational Interviewing (MI) can be applied to support the emotional well-being of child welfare professionals experiencing vicarious trauma and burnout. The Spirit of MI—Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, and Evocation—is not only a framework for client engagement, but also for self-care, peer support, and effective supervision. Tools like self-regulation to co-regulate help clients, as well as workers, to manage internal states and foster a supportive team environment. Ultimately, integrating MI at individual, team, and organizational levels can create a more trauma-informed and resilient workplace culture. Sage Training and Consulting: traumainformedMI.com