East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELMHFT) - Motivational Interviewing Training

ELMHFT wanted to boost staff skills in engaging service users, motivating change, and building stronger client relationships through Motivational Interviewing (MI).

The Training

A two-day, interactive MI workshop covering:

• Core MI principles & techniques
• Reflective listening & motivational questioning
• Responding to stages of change
• Applying MI skills in real-world scenarios

92% rated the training “Excellent”

100% would recommend to a colleague

What Staff Said

“Being more conscious and mindful of my interactions with clients.”
“I can approach my appointments in a more structured, patient-led way.”
“The skills will help me motivate my service users more effectively.”

Impact

It is anticipated that the training will transform practice by creating more structured sessions, fostering service user-led conversations, boosting confidence in MI techniques and deepening awareness of pacing change for improved outcomes.