About Us
We know workforce development.
Motivational Interviewing | Trauma-Responsive Care | Embracing Families | Subtance Use Disorder
We’re a team of adult education experts who deliver in-person and remote training in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Responsive Care, Embracing Families and more. Focused on evidence-based skills, with a practical, relatable, compassionate approach.
Give your staff the customized training they need to meet the challenges posed by the opioid crisis, trauma, mandated-individuals, and caseload demands.
What We Believe
We know the evidence-based models of Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Responsive Care work. Their foundations and principles are integrated into all of our training programs.
By embracing harm reduction, multiple pathways to recovery, and the inclusion of families, we improve the quality of care and save lives.
What We Do
Authentic Trainings LLC provides professional development for treatment professionals and peers.
We improve the quality of treatment and support for those with substance use disorder and trauma and their loved ones by training the workforce in evidence-based models that go beyond traditional therapy and 12-step programs.
what we value
Our trainings are practical, relatable, and compassionate.
They are designed to be easily implemented in treatment, recovery, or community settings. We only work with trainers with years of experience in treatment and recovery services who are highly skilled in Motivational Interviewing, trauma-responsive care, creative arts, music, and mindfulness.
who we are
Authentic Trainings is a growing team of Motivational Interviewing experts and Trauma Champions, some of whom have decades of clinical experience working with people in treatment and recovery.
Diverse Experts
Our trainers come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, so that Authentic Trainings can offer quality trainings, from entry-level to advanced in specialty topics like vicarious resilience, empathy fatigue, and equine facilitated trainings. We are members of NYCB Trainer Registry.
decades of experience
What sets Authentic Training LLC apart from other training companies is our decades of experience working directly with clients and community partners, from parole officers to caseworks to peer professionals and beyond.
advanced trainers
We specialize in advanced trainings to improve the skills of your existing workforce, utilizing evidence-based models proven to be effective, and mindfulness tools to reduce vicarious trauma and burnout in your organization.
from the trenches
Our team has worked in the trenches and understands the challenges faced by today’s workforce that struggles with the impact of the opioid epidemic, traumatic events, mandated individuals, and caseload demands.