This 2-day workshop will be of interest to people in diverse settings and circumstances where conversations about change are an everyday reality. It will include a basic overview of motivational interviewing (MI) with opportunities for further exploration of how MI skills can be developed.
The workshop will include:
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An overview of MI and its foundations in good practice
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The core skills, four processes in change conversations and change language
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MI-consistent advice giving
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Opportunities to practice with feedback
A wide range of learning methods will be used to create an enjoyable atmosphere for learning and sharing ideas. These will include demonstration, video observation, brief content lectures, discussion, and focused practice.
This two-day workshop will be led by Orla Adams RD with contributions by Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D. It will be an introduction to Motivational Interviewing for some participants and a refresher for those people who have attended MI training previously.
