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Motivational Interviewing - Supporting Behaviour Change

£240.00

Part funding may be available

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If yes, part funding may be available. Please ring 01274 617617 to check availability.

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Course Delivery & Duration

Two day workshop

Suitable For

GP, Health Care Assistant, Nurse, Registered Healthcare Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner

Outline Content

This two day course is not only for people who have no experience or had any previous Motivational Interviewing training but will also act as a 'top up' for those who have attended our one day course. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the two days you will know what motivational interviewing (MI) is, be aware of and have practised the core skills and be ready to take new MI skills into your practice. These will help you work more effectively with your patients in relation to lifestyle change.

Section Headings

  • Introduction
  • Background and principles of MI
  • The righting reflex
  • Core skills
  • Open questions
  • Learning to reflect
  • Affirmations
  • Summarising
  • Recognising change talk
  • Guiding, directing and following
  • Agenda setting
  • Education
  • Putting it all into practice
This was one of the best courses I've been on, and I've been on a lot!