Motivational Interviewing: Foundational Skills - 2 day training

Description

THIS IS A 2 DAY WORKSHOP. PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER & ATTEND BOTH DAYS.
Introduction
Motivational interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based person-centred and goal oriented approach that strengthens personal motivation and commitment to change through exploring and resolving ambivalence in an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion. Developed by William Miller, PhD and Stephen Rollnick, PhD, to help people change addictive behaviours. Over the past 30 years, MI research and practice has extended into the areas of healthcare, mental health, corrections, education and public health. With over 300 clinical trials, MI is one of more researched behaviour change methods utilised today. MI skills are accessible to professionals through proper training, coaching and objective assessment.

Course Objectives
The aim of this interactive course is to introduce the theory and foundational skills of MI through didactic and experiential processes. Participants will become acquainted with the history of MI and underlying theories and key foundational skills. The course is ideal for people keen to learn about MI and develop the foundational skills to develop their practice.


Outline
• Motivational Interviewing: 30 Years of asking questions about change
• The underlying assumptions, ideas and theories of MI
• What is MI and is not MI
• The Spirit of MI
• The foundational Skills
• Interacting with Change & Sustain Talk
• Working with discord
• Planning for Change