Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

This is a 3 day course running on 4th, 5th & 6th March 2025.  You must be able to attend on all 3 days.

The training focuses on developing Motivational Interviewing knowledge and skills. Skills practise includes “real play”. During real play activities participants will receive observation and feedback on practice. Our training attracts attendees from a wide range of sectors and we encourage active participation in our sessions through group discussions and by inviting individuals to offer comments on issues relevant to their role. If you have any concerns about participating within this interactive format please highlight this in the additional needs section of the booking form. 

Overview 

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a particular way of talking with people about change and growth to strengthen their own motivation and commitment to change (Miller and Rollnick, 2023). MI is particularly useful to help people when ambivalence is high, and people are stuck in mixed feelings about change. MI is an evidenced-based method that has been evaluated in more than 2,500 research trials demonstrating a rich evidence base in health & social care practice. This training provides an interactive and practical learning experience in MI. 

Aim 

To begin or refresh participant knowledge and skills in MI practice which will begin to support implementation into the participants’ own practice setting. 

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of the training participants will be able to: 

• Describe what motivational interviewing is.
• Discuss how MI spirit, OARS and techniques can be used to  support motivation for change. 
• Discuss whether MI spirit, OARS and techniques could be used in own work setting.

Who Is This Course For? 

Practitioners who have conversations about change with people who present as often reluctant or ambivalent about making change. 

Certification 

You must be able to attend each of the training days in full to complete the training and receive a certificate. 

Declaration 

The Scottish Drugs Forum does not certify course participants as accredited in Motivational Interviewing. As a result of attending the course, participants may not represent themselves as accredited or certified by SDF to provide Motivational Interviewing. Course attendance does signify that participants have undertaken learning and development in the method of Motivational Interviewing and have undertaken practical experience in this approach.  

Pre-course Recommendation 

We recommend that you complete our ‘Motivational Interviewing in Brief Conversations e-learning module before taking part in the training. 

Motivational Interviewing in Brief Conversations - Scottish Drugs Forum