Motivational interviewing: introductory module (CPD5)
Help reluctant people to make behavioural or attitudinal change
This module is part of our motivational interviewing programme.
Motivational interviewing (MI) is a particular way of talking with people about change and/or personal growth with an emphasis on building motivation and commitment for the change rather than on simply finding solutions. It is an approach for working with people where change is needed or desired but the person may have become stuck.
It has its roots in the field of substance use but has now been successfully used in a multitude of settings, including probation and youth offending, mental health, GP and other healthcare settings, the reduction of HIV infection, family nurse partnerships, pain management, improvement in recovery from stroke and increasingly in childcare settings.
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based approach with over 1,200 randomised control trials and is also helpful in reducing worker stress.
Through a range of didactic teaching, live demonstrations, audio, video and coaching, you will learn how MI can be used to help increase motivation in people to encourage behavioural or attitudinal change. You will examine the principles of the approach and how to apply them, before putting what you have learnt into practice and reflecting on your findings.
Aims and learning objectives
The introductory module aims to increase participants knowledge of the spirit and principles involved in using MI. It will provide opportunities to observe and practise the approach in a protected environment. By the end of the module, you will have developed understanding and started to build skill in using MI in your work settings.
After the course you will:
- understand the fundamental spirit and principles of the MI approach
- be aware of the four processes/ tasks of MI (the structure of an MI conversation)
- strengthen empathic counselling skills (OARS)
- understand the guiding aspects of MI
- feel confident in raising concerns and giving information, or education, in an MI style (information exchange)
- directly experience the MI approach in a protective environment
- be acquainted with the relevant evidence of efficacy
Who is this course for?
The introductory module is aimed at any professional working with adults, young people, children or families, where behavioural or attitudinal change is needed or desired. This module is also suitable as a refresher for people who trained in MI some time ago.
Professionals who have previously found this training helpful include psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, social workers, dentists, speech and language therapists, midwives, nurses, health visitors, sports coaches, youth workers and teachers.
Please note: this training can also be booked as a programme comprised of two parts – this introductory module and an advanced module. Find out more about booking the complete programme.
Course details
There will be four introductory modules on offer throughout the 2024 – 25 academic year
| Dates | Time |
| Tuesday 15 October – Wednesday 16 October 2024 THIS COHORT IS NOW FULL | 9.30am – 4pm (UK time) |
| Thursday 16 January – Friday 17 January 2025 | 9.30am – 4pm (UK time) |
| Tuesday 4 March – Wednesday 5 March 2025 | 9.30am – 4pm (UK time) |
| Tuesday 22 April – Wednesday 23 April 2025 | 9.30am – 4pm (UK time) |
This two-day module introduces participants to the theory, spirit and principles in using motivational interviewing to help people make positive change.
The training will use a range of methods including didactic teaching, live demonstrations, audio, video and coaching to create a curiosity to learn more and develop practice.
Please note, MI does not have an evidence base for working with people with significant learning difficulties.
This module will be delivered by a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) who has worked and trained across a wide range of settings, such as substance use, mental health, probation, youth offending and childcare social work.
Motivational interviewing is an approach that first gained an evidence base for working with people with substance use problems. It has evolved as a generalisable approach for working with people where change is needed or desired but the person has perhaps become stuck or appears not to be motivated. The approach focuses on intrinsic factors for change even when extrinsic factors, such as the court, social workers or family, have brought them to the worker.
The introductory two-day course introduces participants to the theory, spirit and principles in using MI to help people make positive change. The training will use a range of methods including didactic teaching, live demonstrations, audio, video and coaching. The training will aim to create a curiosity to learn more and develop practice.
Please note: MI does not have an evidence base for working with people with significant learning difficulties.
Testimonials
Course facilitators
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Jackie Webb
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
Forthcoming course dates
Our courses run periodically throughout the year. Choose your preferred start date from the list below and book your place today.
You will receive confirmation by email, and we will be in touch approximately one week before the course starts with detailed joining instructions.
This course is also available as part of a convenient, cost-saving bundle – providing you with access to both introductory and advanced courses as part of a four-day programme.