Event Description:  Group counseling is a frequently used counseling format. Counselors need to be familiar with this format as well as the use of Evidence-Based Practices (e.g., motivational interviewing) in a group setting. This workshop will provide an overview of group counseling and building group community with a motivational interviewing focus. Throughout the workshop, experiential components will be used (e.g., case study; exercise; Q & A period) to assist the participant in applying the information to the group counseling context in which they work.