Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

The Course

Experienced practitioners often say that one of the most draining things about their job is trying to motivate clients to make behaviour changes. Frequently practitioners try to pass on their own enthusiasm, energy and concern to their client only to find their own energies depleted without effecting significant or lasting changes in the client.

Motivational interviewing is a directive, process intervention, originally formulated in the addictions field. It accepts that ambivalence towards change is normal as is resistance to coercion, and seeks to engage and mobilise the client on this basis. It is applicable to a range of issues, including those of addictions, health and lifestyle changes, developing changes in work practices, etc.

The aim of this Level 1 programme is to provide an introduction to the key concepts of Motivational Interviewing.

Training Methods

A workshop in style, this programme will include formal input, video demonstrations,

Experiential exercises and opportunities to practise skills and strategies, as well as opportunities to discuss the application to, and implications for, participants field of work.