Motivational Interviewing (Core Skills)

Overview

To develop the confidence and skills to use motivational interviewing with families to enable changes and improved outcomes for children.

Who is Motivational Interviewing (Core Skills) aimed at?

Those working with children and families

Course Length

2 days (plus optional follow up of two half day Practice Development Sessions at approximately three and six months)

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:-

• Understand the spirit, skills and tasks of Motivational Interviewing and their application in working with children, young people and families, including complex safeguarding contexts.
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of the Cycle of Change and use it to build confidence and guide interventions.
• Guide supportive and productive conversations that help families collaborate on improving outcomes for their children.
• Use MI to address discord and ambivalence, maintaining engagement and supporting change.
• Integrate MI techniques into everyday practice, from assessments to multi‑agency work.