This 2 day course provides a clear overview of what Motivational Interviewing (MI) is and how to begin putting it into practice

Objectives: By the end of the daylong session you will have:

• Described the principles behind MI
• Explored ambivalence and how to reduce resistance and sustain talk
• Explained the reasons to avoid SMOG language
• Described the importance of open questions that avoid ‘why’
• Analysed what is meant by ‘active listening’ as defined by Carl Rogers
• Explored ‘change talk’ and boosting the intrinsic need for change
• Described the various reflection techniques used within MI
• Taken part in MI