The Calico Group - Introduction to Motivational Interviewing:
This one day course set out to give learners an overview of the key principles and techniques used within a Motivational Interviewing approach. We explored the origins of Motivational Interviewing before using the cycle of change model to apply key skills such as the use of questions, reflective listening and how to respond to resistance. This interactive day was a pleasure to deliver and what started as a one off test day has lead to a number of groups undertaking the course with further dates planned for 2025!
Learning Objectives:
Understand what MI is and the style and basic principles.
- Understand why we use, and practice the core techniques of using open questions, affirmations, reflective listening and summaries
- Learn how to identify stages of change and consider the most/least useful MI approaches in each stage.
- Consider how to extract DARN (desire, ability, reason and need to change) and CAT (Commitment, Activation and Taking steps)
- Understand the best MI approaches to dealing with resistant behaviours.
Learners feedback:
What learners will you now do differently as a result of being on this practice session:
- “I will try to be mindful and not fall into any of the MI ‘Traps”
- “Be able to take a better understanding of MI into the workplace”
- “Be more confident in using MI.”
- “Use CAT, OARS and DARN in assessment, support plans and risk assessments
practice reflective listening more.”
Other said:
- “Amazing training!, really enjoyed the course and will use in the future, insightful.”
- The trainer was great and knowledgeable about his area of expertise.