Trainings
Motivational Interviewing Training Workshop - Phase 1
Instructor
Ian Robertson, MSW, RSW
Format
Online or In Person
Duration
2 Days
Training Overview
This interactional learning workshop introduces participants to the core principles and practices of Motivational Interviewing (MI), an evidence-based approach to fostering client change. Participants will learn to navigate the challenges of client motivation, avoid the common “advice-giving trap,” and develop practical skills for inspiring positive behavioral change. Based on the work of Miller and Rollnick, this workshop provides an essential grounding in MI techniques and sets the stage for deeper exploration in Phase 2.
Who Is It For?
Frontline workers within mental health, addiction services and substance use programs
Therapists, counsellors, and social workers working with clients facing behavioural challenges
Healthcare providers supporting clients in addiction recovery
Anyone interested in using MI to support behaviour change
What Will You Learn?
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1
Foundational Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing
2
Practical Techniques and Strategies
Apply Miller and Rollnick’s empirically supported strategies to guide client behaviour change.
Exploring and applying strategies for client ambivalence
Focusing in the direction of ‘change talk’ rather than ‘sustain talk’
Applying the OARS effectively towards “change talk”
Learning DARN-CAT to change talk
3
Integration into Clinical Practice
Develop practical skills for integrating MI into diverse clinical and behavioural health settings
How to Register
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