Overview
Due to the increase in the popularity of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Solution Focussed therapy as interventions both in addictions and general health and social care practice, this course will give practitioners the skills to engage with their clients using motivational interviewing techniques in conjunction with Solution Focussed Therapy, thereby facilitating client-led, sustainable behaviour change. This course is delivered over 4 half days, in virtual classroomWho is Motivational Interviewing/Solution Focused Int aimed at?
Social work and healthcare staff, qualified and unqualifiedCourse Length
2 days – split over 2 days or 4 x half days online (from your digital platform of choice)Learning Outcomes
On conclusion of the course, participants will:
- Understand of the principles and strategies used in motivational interviewing
- Understand the role of motivational interviewing in relation to brief interventions and the Cycle of Change
- Understand and utilise the theoretical framework including important concepts
- Be able to Integrate knowledge within an appropriate practice setting
- Understand the principles and strategies used in motivational interviewing
- Understand the skills and principles of Solution Focused Therapy, including competency frameworks and client success focus
- Be able to practise skills rehearsal, demonstrating consolidation of knowledge