An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
LEVEL
Professional Development
AWARD
PCI College Certificate of Attendance
COURSE STATUS
Open for Applications
DURATION
1
day(s)
Full-Time
DELIVERY
Online
COMMENCEMENT DATE
LOCATIONS
Online
Creating the conversation for change
As a client-centred approach, Motivational Interviewing (MI) is chiefly concerned with promoting an individual’s own capabilities to bring about change of problematic health-related behaviours. Ambivalence about changing or maintaining the status quo is seen as a natural part of the change process. MI (Motivational Interviewing) is one of the most robustly evidence-based talk therapies. It has developed a strong utility in addiction treatment and other mental health difficulties such as eating disorders, anxiety, suicidality and depression. It is currently being implemented in diverse settings and practitioners such as nurses, doctors, care givers, psychiatrists, counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists hold MI as part of their professional identity. The spirit of MI emphasises partnership, compassion, and acceptance. It fosters open and collaborative dialogue and its applications in organisational and multicultural settings continue to be explored.
Who is this course for?
This one-day training workshop is recommended for anybody with an interest in developing a familiarity with the spirit and principles of the theory and application of this counselling approach. It is aimed at professionals in healthcare settings, and anyone that anticipates working therapeutically with people in the future. Training involves lecture material, discussion, and skills development. It is designed to both enhance or refresh developing MI knowledge and skills you may already have, but also to thoroughly introduce the approach to newcomers. The workshop is delivered by a member of Motivational Interview Network of Trainers (MINT).
What are the benefits of doing this course?
Participants will develop a familiarity with the spirit and principles of MI in addition to an understanding of the application of this counselling approach. Skills gained through engagement on this workshop can be transferred into many aspects of professional one to one work.
What will you learn?
Training involves lecture material, discussion, and skills development. This one day workshop will orient attendees to all the broad tenets of MI using theory, conversation, and skills practice, with an emphasis on how it may be applied in their own areas of work.
Course Content
The workshop will orient attendees to all the broad tenets of MI using theory, conversation, and skills practice, with an emphasis on how it may be applied in their own areas of work. The main content will include:
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- Understanding and defining how Motivational Interviewing was developed
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- Theoretical background and research base
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- The Spirit of MI
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- The principles and processes of MI
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- Understanding ambivalence and motivation
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- The psycholinguistics of change and commitment
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- Clinician stance and avoiding traps
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- MI applications in diverse settings
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- How to build on your skills after the workshop
Eligibility
This is a CPD workshop specifically designed for Counsellors & Psychotherapist or other helping professionals with therapeutic experience and students currently in professional training. BSc Counselling & Psychotherapy students in Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 of their studies are all invited to apply for this CPD workshop.
IT Skills
Students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course.
Additional Entry Requirements
Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on the application.
Fees
Full Price: €100
PCI College Graduate*: €85
PCI College BSc/MSc Student & Alumni Member Discount Price: €75 – Join Alumni group on LinkedIn here to avail of discount.
*PCI College Graduate rate applies to BSc Degree and Postgraduate students only.
Course Fees – Republic of Ireland
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