Understand what really makes motivational interviewing tick

When: Thursday 6 March 2025
Time: 9:30am–4:30pm
Duration: 7 hours
Location: Online

Motivational interviewing is an essential skill for alcohol and other drug workers that has a powerful impact on change. In this interactive, evidence based online workshop, you’ll develop core MI skills and explore the spirit and philosophy of MI.

Boost your confidence and skills in applying MI in practice so you can better engage your clients and achieve lasting outcomes.

With live demonstrations, clinical anecdotes, and practical examples, you will walk away with actionable skills and techniques that you can implement immediately, tailored to any client or situation.

On average, participants of The How and Why of MI report a 106% increase in knowledge, 120% increase in skills, and 75% increase in confidence. Satisfaction is rated at 9.2/10 and 93% of participants would recommend this workshop to others.

Learning outcomes

• Find out what really motivates people to change so you know exactly what to target in treatment
• Understand MI theory and processes so you have a solid framework to work from
• Build and strengthen your core MI 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

“Paula is an amazing trainer; she kept the training very engaging and interactive. Her case studies and examples really helped my learning.”

- Workshop participant, 2024