This article presents developmentally appropriate applications of Motivational Interviewing (MI; Miller & Rollnick, 2002) for use in preparing group members for the working stages of group. Practical strategies are offered for using MI to facilitate an atmosphere of trust, recognize member readiness for change, identify and resolve members' ambivalence, help group members identify personal goals, navigate members' resistance, enhance members' motivation to change, and strengthen members' commitment to change. Additionally, this article discusses the theoretical tenets, considerations, and limitations for this model of group counseling.