Foundations in motivational interviewing

Format

Other (see below)

Number of participants

Duration

Course overview

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centered counselling style for addressing the common experience of ambivalence about change. This Foundation-level CPD-accredited programme will introduce evidence-based skills and approaches to explore and facilitate helpful changes in others to support health, growth and well-being. It can be applied in a range of areas, including lifestyle changes, substance misuse, long-term condition management and employment.

This interactive training introduces participants to the processes, skills and principles of Motivational Interviewing and will provide opportunities to observe and practice MI skills in a supportive environment using a range of learning techniques.

On full completion of this training you will receive a certificate and the opportunity to complete more advanced training and development in Motivational Interviewing.

Format

This can be delivered in three formats;

  • Two full days, face to face
  • Four half-days, online
  • Hybrid: One full day face to face, and two half-days online

Learning outcomes

By the end of this programme learners will be able to:

  • Describe what is Motivational Interviewing (MI) including key principles and processes
  • Describe and demonstrate an awareness of the language of change and how this relates to MI practice
  • Describe and demonstrate the core MI communication skills (OARS) in relation to exploring change with others
  • Demonstrate how to share information in an MI consistent way
  • Demonstrate collaborative planning in relation to change
  • Identify how learning may be adapted and integrated into own practice.

Who should attend

Any frontline staff or managers/supervisors working in health/ social care/ education/ voluntary sectors/ criminal justice who work with clients to explores changes in areas such as lifestyle, coping strategies and roles/routines.

Cost per session

Pre-training requirement

No previous experience or training is necessary.

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