Introduction to Motivational Interviewing – One day course.

This course will enable participants to understand the principles of motivational interviewing and how to use them in practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • The spirit of Motivational Interviewing

  • Building relationships and creating conditions for change

  • Motivation and searching for ‘glimmers’

  • Autonomy

The principles of Motivational Interviewing;

  • Empathy

  • Developing discrepancy

  • Rolling with Resistance

  • Supporting -self efficacy

  • The cycle of change - Prochaska and Diclemente (1983)

  • Techniques used in Motivational Interviewing

This is a highly engaging and interactive course which enables participants to practice their use of MI with the guidance of the trainer.

Audience: Individuals working with children and adults in social care, youth justice, criminal justice and the independent sector.