Foundations in Motivational Interviewing with a focus on Vaccine hesitancy
Format
Other (see below)
Number of participants
Duration
Course overview
In this lively and interactive training you will learn how to have supportive and effective conversations with others about vaccines. You will also learn about Motivational Interviewing in general which can be used in a range of situations and contexts such as; lifestyle changes, substance misuse, long-term conditions and child and family welfare. This training is suitable for all frontline staff and volunteers whose roles may include signposting and conversations about vaccines.
The 12-hour facilitated training will cover:
- What is Motivational Interviewing and how can it be helpful in situations such as vaccine hesitancy
- How to engage with people in conversations around change and considering vaccines
- How to identify when someone may be ready to make changes or decide to take a vaccine
- How to share information in a helpful way which supports partnership
- Collaborative change and action planning
- How to manage conversations when there are challenges in engagement or barriers to making a decision about vaccines and other changes.
On completion, you will receive a certificate in Foundations in Motivational Interviewing and the opportunity to complete more advanced training and development.
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 followed by two half-days online
Learning outcomes
Who should attend
Any frontline staff (health / social care / voluntary sector / education) who have conversations with service users or community groups about vaccines.
Cost per session
Pre-training requirement
No previous experience or training is necessary.
