Motivational Interviewing: An Overview

Aim

This interactive workshop will provide a comprehensive introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI). Participants will learn up-to-date information and be introduced to the fundamental skill set of MI, in order to help people engage in behaviour change. This workshop will be particularly valuable if you are working with others and are wanting to enhance your engagement skills, improve your listening skills, and help people to strengthen their own motivation and engage in behaviour change.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Learn about how Motivational Interviewing work

• Understanding he MI process - engagement, focus, evoke, plan

• Explore key MI skills - OARS: open question, affirmations, reflections, summaries

• Develop fundamental skills to help people engage in behaviour change

• Gain strategies to evoke and strengthen 'change talk'

• Learn ways to help people to strengthen their motivation towards a specific goal

Let's Get Real

1. Working with people experiencing mental health and addiction needs

3. Working with whānau

4, Working within communities

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments and light lunch provided

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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