Master the Art of Motivational Interviewing
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Transform your clients' mindset towards change
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person-centered counseling approach designed to elicit and strengthen an individual's motivation for positive behavior change. Developed by clinical psychologists William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, MI has evolved since its initial application in treating substance use disorders to become a widely used method across various healthcare settings
Key Principles
MI is grounded in four key principles:
- Collaboration: Establishing a partnership between the practitioner and the client, rather than a confrontational approach.
- Evocation: Drawing out the client's own ideas and motivations for change, rather than imposing them externally.
- Autonomy: Respecting the client's right to make their own decisions about change.
- Compassion: Prioritising the client's welfare and well-being.
Core Elements
The practice of MI involves several core elements:
- Spirit: A way of being with people that embodies partnership, acceptance, compassion, and evocation
- OARS Skills: Open-ended questions, Affirming, Reflective listening, and Summarising
- Focus on Change Talk: Eliciting and reinforcing the client's own arguments for change
Course Outcomes:
- Define and describe Motivational Interviewing (MI) and its underlying spirit
- Apply client-centered OARS skills and reflective listening techniques effectively
- Identify and work towards client-defined goals
- Identify change talk vs sustain talk
- Develop hope and confidence in clients
- Strengthen client commitment to change
- Understand the link between MI and the stages of change model
- Work effectively with client ambivalence about change
- Boost clients' self-efficacy and faith in their ability to succeed
- Respond constructively to client resistance
I’m Jennifer
As someone who has spent over 28 years in both the Corporate and Community sectors and more than a decade educating people and upskilling workforces,
Throughout my career, I've collaborated with various organisations, including corporate environments, not for profit organisations and mainstream mental health providers.
My work has touched countless lives, from supporting individuals overcoming severe mental health challenges to equipping organisations with the tools to build capacity within their own environments.
This diverse experience has given me a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding mental health and the importance of integrating wellness into all aspects of life.
