Understand what really makes motivational interviewing tick

When: Coming 2025
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Duration: 7 hours
Location: Online

Enhance your confidence and skills in effectively applying MI with this evidence based introductory or refresher workshop. Learn about the essential elements of MI so you can better understand and engage your clients and help them to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Motivational interviewing is an essential skill for alcohol and other drug workers that has a powerful impact on change. Gain core MI skills and a deep understanding of the spirit and philosophy of MI with this interactive online workshop. We use demonstrations, clinical anecdotes and practical examples so you walk away with real skills that you can take into practice immediately and adapt to any client or situation.

Learning outcomes

• Find out what really motivates people to change so you know exactly what to target in treatment
• Understand motivational interviewing theory and processes so you have a solid framework to work from
• Build and strengthen your core motivational interviewing skills and strategies so you know how to adapt it to any situation

Who should attend

This is a core skills workshop suitable for new practitioners and as a refresher for experienced and advanced practitioners. This workshop is suitable for workers in low threshold and clinical settings.

Facilitator: Paula Ross

“There were very meaningful discussions and good examples used, which has given me a better understanding as to how I implement motivational interviewing in my role.”

- Workshop participant, 2023