September 6 & 7. 9.00-5.00pm. Cork. €199
Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered approach that elicits behavioral changes by assisting individuals to explore and resolve ambivalence. This approach is especially helpful with individuals who are less motivated.
Learning Outcomes: This two day course will equip the attendees with a sound understanding of Motivational Interviewing theory and skills.
Content:
To become familiar with the general Principles of Motivational Interviewing:
- Express empathy
- Develop Discrepancy
- Roll with resistance
- Support self-efficacy
- Avoid Arguments
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''
http://www.thelearningcurve.ie/content/introduction-motivational-interviewing
