The training offers an introduction to applying the principles of motivational interviewing (MI) to support behavioural change. Delegates will explore how to support children and young people to sustain change through their own motivations. Participants will learn about: the Cycle of Change model and how to apply this to practice, responding to change talk, recognising when a young person expresses a desire to change, and using techniques to strengthen young people's commitment. Delegates will explore how to navigate situations where young people are hesitant, ambivalent, low in confidence, or unwilling to change and how to respond using motivational interviewing principles. This interactive training will also offer delegates the opportunity to practice using OARS (Open-ended questioning, Affirmations, Reflective listening, and Summarising) in relevant scenarios. At the end of the training, participants will receive a toolkit to support them to be able to deliver supportive sessions adopting MI principles.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes
- To understand the ethos/principles of Motivational Interviewing.
- To learn about the Stages of Change and how to apply the model in practice.
- To learn about client-centred communication and how to use this communication style in practice.
- To understand the principles of motivational work and develop skills in putting these principles into practice.
- To recognise and address ambivalence.
- To recognise sustain/change talk in ourselves and with your clients.
- To practice responding to sustain and change talk.
participants
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Cost
All courses are FREE of charge to schools and organisations within the Manchester City Council Boundary. For schools/organisations outside of Manchester please contact healthy.schools@mft.nhs.uk for fees.
