Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare
This 1 Day intensive course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative, client-centered approach to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. Participants will learn to communicate with empathy, reduce resistance, and enhance patient adherence.
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About this course
This 1 Day intensive course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative, client-centered approach to elicit and strengthen motivation for change. Participants will learn to communicate with empathy, reduce resistance, and enhance patient adherence.
What you'll learn
- Apply MI principles to improve patient motivation and engagement
- Communicate effectively using OARS techniques
- Recognize and respond to resistance with empathy
- Integrate MI into healthcare and counseling workflows
- Support sustainable patient behavior change
Course Contents
Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
- Understand the spirit and guiding principles of MI
- Explore the concept of patient ambivalence and behavior change
- Learn how MI fits into healthcare and therapy practices
- Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: Core MI Communication Techniques
- Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS)
- Apply active listening and empathy-driven dialogue
- Recognize resistance and respond effectively
- Exercise
Module 3: The Stages of Change Model
- Explore the trans theoretical model and readiness to change
- Tailor communication based on patient’s stage
- Use scaling techniques to measure motivation
- Case Study
Module 4: Eliciting and Strengthening Change Talk
- Identify and reinforce change talk
- Guide patients toward goal commitment
- Avoid common pitfalls that reduce motivation
- Role Play
Module 5: Applying MI in Clinical and Mental Health Contexts
- Integrate MI into brief consultations and therapy sessions
- Manage emotional and behavioral barriers
- Adapt MI for multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Activity
Module 6: Overcoming Challenges and Resistance
- Handle difficult conversations with compassion
- Maintain motivation in long-term care settings
- Address relapse and recurring issues effectively
- Scenario Simulation
Module 7: Developing an MI Action Plan
- Create a personalized plan to apply MI in your practice
- Identify next steps for continuous improvement
- Commit to sustainable behavior change techniques
- Action Plan Review
Who Should Attend
- Physicians, nurses, and therapists
- Psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers
- Case managers and wellness coordinators
- Health educators and behavioral health professionals
Prerequisites
None
Course Materials
Detailed manual, Presentation slides, Reference materials
Technical Requirements
- Internet access for downloading course materials
- Supported Devices: Laptop, Tablet, Smartphone, eReader (excluding Kindle)
- Adobe DRM-compatible software (e.g., Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
Live Course Price
USD 699
Duration
1 Day
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