Motivational Interviewing in Practice - 1 day Workshop in Newcastle, NSW

Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC+10:00

level 1 suite 107/17 Bolton St | Newcastle

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Motivational Interviewing in Practice - 1 day Workshop in Newcastle, NSW
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Gain hands-on experience in motivational interviewing to better manage resistance and motivate clients toward positive change.
About this Event

πŸŽ“ Certificate: Earn a certificate that showcases your new skills in motivational interviewing with pride.

πŸ• Duration: Immersive 1-Day Intensive

🏫 Delivery Options: Available in Classroom, in-house and Live Online

πŸ—£οΈ Language: Delivered in fluent, professional English

⭐ Credits Earned: Gain 8 valuable professional development credits

We provide energizing snacks, refreshing beverages, and a delicious lunch to keep you fueled throughout the day


Course Overview:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, patient-centered counseling method focused on goal-oriented change. Designed to empower clients through self-motivation, MI is particularly useful in addressing ambivalence toward behavioral change, making it highly effective for mental health, substance use, and chronic health conditions. This one-day interactive training provides participants with practical tools to facilitate client-driven change and techniques for addressing resistance constructively. Through role-playing, group activities, and reflection, participants will leave equipped to implement MI in their practice settings.


Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Understand client behavior and motivation for change.
  2. Apply MI as an alternative to persuasion, focusing on client-driven solutions.
  3. Use effective communication skills to encourage conversation and support change.
  4. Assess client readiness to change using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change.
  5. Elicit and strengthen clients' intrinsic motivation by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
  6. Respond constructively to resistance in client sessions.
  7. Put MI techniques into practice, with a focus on reflective listening, effective questioning, and summarizing.
  8. Integrate the person-centered spirit of MI to foster client autonomy and self-efficacy.
  9. Manage neutrality effectively when clients make challenging decisions.
  10. Address common frustrations and improve clinical confidence in guiding change.

Course Goals:
  • Alternative to Persuasion: Learn MI as a collaborative approach for behavior change.
  • Client Motivation: Help clients uncover and act on their motivations for positive change.
  • Progressive Skills: Enhance awareness of session dynamics and adjust as needed.
  • Patient-Centered Approach: Infuse MI’s principles into everyday client interactions.
  • Constructive Responses: Use MI techniques effectively when facing client resistance or ambivalence.

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Bringing the Motivational Interviewing Training in-house allowsyou and your team to learn in a familiar, collaborative environment. It encourages group participation and helps align everyone with a shared communication approach.

This training builds essential skills like reflective listening, handling resistance, and encouraging client-driven change. These are especially useful in healthcare, customer service, education, and social services.Through practical exercises, group discussions, and real-life scenarios, you and your team will gain the confidence to apply motivational interviewing techniques immediately.

An in-house session ensures the content is tailored to your team’s roles and challenges, making the learning more relevant and impactful.


πŸ“§Ready to bring this powerful workshop to your team? Contact us at [email protected] to schedule your customized in-house session.


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Agenda
1. Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Info: β—‹ Principles of MI: patient-centered, focused, goal-oriented
β—‹ Overview of ambivalence, resistance, and client motivation


2. Understanding and Enhancing Motivation for Change

Info: β—‹ Identifying and encouraging change talk
β—‹ Techniques to promote intrinsic motivation


3. Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change

Info: β—‹ Stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation,
action, maintenance
β—‹ Recognizing client readiness for change


4. Key MI Skills: Reflective Listening and Communication

Info: β—‹ Active listening to understand and respond to client emotions
β—‹ Managing high-emotion situations and dealing constructively with
resistance


5. Strategies for Goal-Oriented MI Conversations

Info: β—‹ Applying open-ended questions, reflections, and summaries
β—‹ Balancing guidance with client autonomy and support for
self-efficacy


6. Practical Application of MI Skills

Info: β—‹ Handling ambivalence and building confidence in clients
β—‹ Real-world scenarios and practice sessions


7. Interactive Review and Reflection

Info: β—‹ Group activities and discussions for skill reinforcement
β—‹ Opportunities for self-reflection and feedback


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

level 1 suite 107/17 Bolton St, 17 Bolton Street Level 1, Suite 107, 17 Bolton Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300, Australia

Tickets

AUD 688.50 to AUD 847.33

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