Drive Change Through Motivational Interviewing – 1 Day Session in Canberra

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, patient-centered counseling method focused on goal-oriented change. Designed to empower clients through self-motivation, MI is particularly useful in addressing ambivalence toward behavioral change, making it highly effective for mental health, substance use, and chronic health conditions. This one-day interactive training provides participants with practical tools to facilitate client-driven change and techniques for addressing resistance constructively. Through role-playing, group activities, and reflection, participants will leave equipped to implement MI in their practice settings.

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

• Understand client behavior and motivation for change.
• Apply MI as an alternative to persuasion, focusing on client-driven solutions.
• Use effective communication skills to encourage conversation and support change.
• Assess client readiness to change using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change.
• Elicit and strengthen clients' intrinsic motivation by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
• Respond constructively to resistance in client sessions.
• Put MI techniques into practice, with a focus on reflective listening, effective questioning, and summarizing.
• Integrate the person-centered spirit of MI to foster client autonomy and self-efficacy.
• Manage neutrality effectively when clients make challenging decisions.
• Address common frustrations and improve clinical confidence in guiding change.

• Alternative to Persuasion: Learn MI as a collaborative approach for behavior change.
• Client Motivation: Help clients uncover and act on their motivations for positive change.
• Progressive Skills: Enhance awareness of session dynamics and adjust as needed.
• Patient-Centered Approach: Infuse MI’s principles into everyday client interactions.
• Constructive Responses: Use MI techniques effectively when facing client resistance or ambivalence.

This one-day course emphasizes practical experience, with non-threatening group activities, skill-building exercises, and reflection opportunities to foster confidence in using MI skills.

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Why you should choose this course?
This course equips you with practical, evidence-based Motivational Interviewing skills to inspire client-driven change, handle resistance, and enhance communication. You’ll gain hands-on experience to boost confidence, foster client autonomy, and achieve lasting behavioral outcomes

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Info: • Principles of MI: patient centered, focused, goal oriented

• Overview of ambivalence, resistance, and client motivation

Info: • Identifying and encouraging change talk

• Techniques to promote intrinsic motivation

Info: • Stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance

• Recognizing client readiness for change

Info: • Active listening to understand and respond to client emotions

• Managing high emotion situations and dealing constructively with resistance

Info: • Applying open ended questions, reflections, and summaries

• Balancing guidance with client autonomy and support for self efficacy

Info: • Handling ambivalence and building confidence in clients

• Real world scenarios and practice sessions

Info: • Group activities and discussions for skill reinforcement

• Opportunities for self reflection and feedback

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