Foundational Motivational Interviewing Skills

Course Synopsis

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is often recommended as an evidence-based approach to behaviour change, applicable across a broad range of settings, populations and treatment format. Used on its own or with other treatment approaches. It is framed as a method of communication rather than an intervention.

The principles of MI have intuitive or “common sense” appeal and core elements of MI can be readily applied in most practices. MI aims to empower people to change by drawing on their capacity for change. Honouring client’s autonomy, facilitators adopt a respectful and curious approach in working with clients.

Course objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Define what is Motivational Interviewing (MI)
• Identify the four fundamental MI processes:
  • Engaging
  • Focusing
  • Evoking
  • Planning
• Recognise the role of client autonomy and collaboration in behaviour change conversations
• Apply the core MI communication skills Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarizing (OARS)
• Apply MI in practice

Eligibility

N/A

Our Trainers

Trainers are medical social workers who have worked in healthcare settings and have experience working with patients and their family members.