Motivational interviewing (two day) | For individuals | Online

Motivational interviewing

Date(s): 21 & 28 April 2027

Times: 9.15 registration for 9.30 - 4.00

Delivery: Online over Zoom

Course overview:

Motivational interviewing is a leading approach to increase motivation and commitment to change.

This two day course maps the key factors that elicit change and demonstrates how motivational interviewing works alongside these forces. Drawing on both person centred and directive techniques, it offers practical skills to help clients articulate and recognise the need for change. It supports engagement with clients who have not yet achieved a sufficient level of commitment and moves them into action without confrontation.

Aim(s):

To build on current practice and provide participants with a deeper understanding of the skills and knowledge involved in motivational interviewing.

Objectives:

By the end of the course participants will have had opportunities to:

Identify sub-types of pre-contemplative clients
Explore the drivers on motivation
Understand the influence of the relationship on motivation to change
Practise core skills in Motivational interviewing
Identify techniques to reduce resistance to change
Structure and deliver a Motivational interviewing brief intervention

Maximum group size: 16

270.00 +VAT

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Phil Harris

Phil Harris has worked in the drug misuse, mental health and homeless field for over 30 years as a practitioner, trainer and manager. He has managed a wide range of teams including family services, young people, dual diagnosis & personality disorders and substance misuse.

He is a visiting lecturer at a number of universities and was advisor to the US BICEP programme. He was also an advisor for the World Health Organisation in the Balkans region. He has designed treatment services across the UK for both addictions, young people and mental health, pioneering new approaches which have set new benchmarks for treatment outcomes.

He has written over 20 scholarly articles on effective practice and has published five books on substance misuse, treatment effectiveness, family and young people with complex needs.

What people say

"The knowledge provided by Phil with really effective exercises that helped us practice was really useful. The numerous examples Phil gave to bring it to life. Good amount of breaks, good use of writing on screen, engaged group, breakout room exercises all set at a good pace. Phil is brilliant. Plenty of food for thought but also nourishes the soul with his humanity."

Trainer Practitioner & Manager, June 2024

"It was immensely insightful. I will practise my reflective listening and help individuals find their own solutions. Phil was an excellent tutor. My attention and interest were maintained throughout."

ST&R Worker - Avon & Wiltshire MH Partnership NHS Trust (Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Service), February 2022

"Excellent - best training I've had in a very long time! Phil was a fountain of knowledge and delivered the training in an accessible and applied way. Enjoyed the two days and got everything that I wanted from the course."

Course participant, February 2022

"Very passionate and enthusiastic trainer! Lots of varied activities and great content. Pushed out of my comfort zone. I’ve learnt so much and really enjoyed it!"

Social Prescribing Link Worker, Wellspring HCC, January 2019

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