Motivational  Interviewing in the context of child protection – Two day course.

This course will enable participants to understand the principles of motivational interviewing and how to apply them in child protection settings.

Learning Objectives Day One:

• The spirit of Motivational Interviewing

• The principles of Motivational Interviewing

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

• Techniques used in Motivational Interviewing

Learning Objectives Day Two:

• Trauma informed practice

• Building relationships – if you don’t get this right you won’t be effective

• Sharing information – non negotiable’s

• Creating conditions for change

• Working together and building family plans

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

Audience: Social Workers and Team Managers in frontline social work settings.