

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Motivational Interviewing Training: Lunch & Learn
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 01:30 pm
- **Event Description**: An interactive skill-building session for behavioral health professionals featuring keynote speaker Andy Cecrle, MAAbout this EventJoin Us for a Motivational Interviewing Lunch &amp; LearnThe Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) invites you to an engaging, skill-building training on Motivational Interviewing (MI) — an evidence-based counseling approach designed to help individuals strengthen their motivation and commitment to change.This interactive session will be led by Andy Cecrle, MA, of The Purpose of Recovery.Whether you are new to the behavioral health field or looking to deepen your clinical skills, this training will provide practical tools you can immediately apply in your work.Lunch will be provided.What is Motivational Interviewing?Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered approach that helps individuals resolve ambivalence and build internal motivation for change.Participants will learn how MI helps clients by:Identifying discrepancies between current behaviors and personal values or goalsEliciting change talk to strengthen commitment and readinessSupporting self-efficacy and confidence in the ability to changeEmpowering autonomy by honoring the client’s ownership of their journeyWhat You’ll GainBy attending this training, you will:Strengthen your foundational understanding of Motivational InterviewingLearn practical techniques to use in real client conversationsIncrease confidence in supporting behavior changeEnhance your culturally responsive engagement skillsConnect with fellow professionals in the Orange County behavioral health communityWho Should Attend?This training is ideal for:New professionals entering the behavioral health fieldStaff transitioning into new rolesCase managers, peer support specialists, counselors, and outreach staffExperienced team members seeking to refresh and enhance their skillsEvent DetailsDate: Wednesday, March 19Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PMLocation: The Village Shared Spaces1505 E. 17th StreetSanta Ana, CALunch will be provided. Seating is limited.About the HostThe Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies (MECCA) is a network of community-based organizations working together to advance equitable access to health and human services across Orange County. MECCA supports workforce development, culturally responsive care, and systems change initiatives to strengthen our local behavioral health ecosystem.Questions?Please contact:Michelle Nieto Torresmichelle@ocmecca.org
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Ana
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies
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- **full address**: Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies, 1505 17th Street, Santa Ana, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 19 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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