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Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Program:- Motivational Interviewing

Duration 4 weeks

Frequency once a week *Sunday*

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Course Details

This course is designed to provide a deep understanding of the core principles and philosophy behind Motivational Interviewing (MI), while also enhancing your practical communication skills. Through evidence-based techniques, you will learn how to apply MI strategies to effectively guide conversations, support behavior change, and navigate challenging situations with thoughtfulness and purpose.

MI is a client-centered, empathetic approach that focuses on resolving ambivalence and increasing intrinsic motivation. Throughout the course, you will explore the spirit of MI, which emphasizes collaboration, evocation, and autonomy, rather than confrontation or directive advice. By learning to use MI’s core tools—such as open-ended questions, reflective listening, and summarizing—you will develop the skills necessary to foster trust and build rapport, allowing you to empower others to make lasting changes.

In addition to its theoretical foundations, the course offers practical, hands-on techniques for applying MI in a range of contexts, whether you're working with individuals in healthcare, counseling, education, or leadership roles. You’ll gain insights into how to build motivation, overcome resistance, and guide clients or colleagues toward self-discovery and positive action.

By the end of this course, you will be equipped to:

  • Apply MI techniques with confidence, whether in one-on-one interactions or group settings.
  • Respond to resistance and ambivalence in a non-judgmental, constructive way.
  • Enhance your ability to build strong, trusting relationships while encouraging meaningful change.
  • Navigate challenging conversations with greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving skills.

This course not only improves your communication effectiveness but also enhances your overall leadership capabilities, making it a valuable tool for both personal and professional growth.

Application Fee: €70

Important Dates

  • From 02 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024

  • Last Date to Apply - 07 Dec 2024

Accredited by Eventurous365

Course Facilities

Collaboration

Evocation

Autonomy

Spirit of Motivational Interviewing

Expressing Empathy

Developing Discrepancy

Rolling with Resistance

Support for Self-Efficacy

Open-Ended Questions

Affirmation.

Summarizing

Focus on Ambivalence

Change Talk

Course Outcomes

  • Foundations of MI

    - Definition and purpose of Motivational Interviewing. - The spirit of MI: Collaboration, Evocation, Autonomy. - The role of ambivalence in behavior change.

  • The Core Skills of MI (OARS)

    - OARS Framework: - Open-ended questions. - Affirmations. - Reflective listening. - Summarizing. - Building rapport and engaging clients.

  • Recognizing & Eliciting Change Talk

    - Types of client language: Change talk vs. sustain talk. - Strategies for eliciting change talk. - Using evocative questions and scaling techniques.

  • Managing Sustain Talk & Resistance

    - Understanding the roots of sustain talk and resistance. - Reflective responses to sustain talk. - Strategies for de-escalating resistance and maintaining engagement.

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