Remote Learning: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing workshop

DATE: 20 and 21 April 2023

TIME: 09.30 - 16.30 (CET-1)

https://www.thelearningcurve.ie/courses/remote-learning-an-introduction-to-motivational-interviewing

This two day eLearning course, will equip participants with a sound understanding of Motivational Interviewing theory and skills. This workshop is open to individuals and can also be delivered as in-house training to groups of employees.Developed by Miller and Rollnick, Motivational Interviewing is a client-centred approach that elicits behavioural changes by assisting individuals to explore and resolve ambivalence. This approach is especially helpful with individuals who are less motivated. Research has shown Motivational Interviewing to be helpful with a wide range of client groups and issues.

Suitable For: Therapists, Counsellors, Those working in the sectors of Social Care, Education and Training, Youth and Family Care, Human Resources, Mediation, Employment Services.

Members of The Psychological Society of Ireland can receive 8 learning credits and members of The Addiction Counsellors of Ireland can receive learning 10 CPD points for completing this workshop. 

Learning Outcomes

1. To equip participants with the tools to enable them to develop and build on their own counselling skills.

2. To build on and expand existing knowledge in relation to Motivational Interviewing within the group.

3. To enhance confidence in attendees' use of Motivational Interviewing skills.

4. To become familiar with the general principles of Motivational Interviewing:

∙ Express empathy

∙ Develop discrepancy ∙ Roll with resistance

∙ Support self-efficacy ∙ Avoid arguments.

5. To provide space and time for participants to become familiar with Motivational Interviewing and use the following core skills:

∙ Listening

∙ Use of Open-ended questions ∙ Affirming

∙ Reflective Listening

∙ Summarising

∙ Eliciting change talk

For further information and booking: https://www.thelearningcurve.ie/courses/remote-learning-an-introduction-to-motivational-interviewing