MI Training Workshops

These MI Training workshops are designed for helping professionals looking for new insights and alternatives to working during their everyday practice. MI can be particularly helpful when working with stuck, difficult, or resistant clients and whānau.

The workshops provide opportunities to learn new skills that can be implemented into daily practice. A deeper appreciation will be gained about the value of both client / whānau and clinician language and how this can influence the direction of conversations about change.

Valuable preparatory and supplementary learning materials are provided both before and after each workshop session. These resources enhance your learning journey, offering support and guidance to enrich your understanding and application of MI training content.

Foundation Skills

These transformative workshops equip you with essential skills for conducting impactful behavior change consultations. Dive into the core principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI) while emphasizing 'hands-on' practical learning. Training features interactive paired exercises, live demonstrations, and real-life scenarios, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a dynamic environment. Reflect on your interactions with clients and whānau, as well as your personal change journey, gaining insights into effective strategies for facilitating change. Immerse yourself in a workshop that embodies the 'Spirit' of MI, valuing the experiences, ideas, and learning autonomy of every participant. Elevate your consultation skills and make a lasting impact on the journey to positive change.

Workshop aims:

Session 1:

Develop familiarity with the fundamental Spirit of MI.
Gain insights into different communication styles.
Appreciate the application of MI to enhance patient outcomes.

Session 2:

Acquire a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical foundations of MI.
Identify and practice the micro-skills essential to MI.
Understand how and when MI can be effectively applied in diverse contextual scenarios.

Session 3:

Explain the methodology of providing information and advice in a manner consistent with MI.
Practice integrating MI Spirit and skills in a practical, real-life behavior change session.
Reflect on current practices and strategize ongoing skill development for continuous improvement.

Skill Progression

Are you working with clients facing challenges in embracing change, often labeled as 'resistant' or 'unmotivated'? Elevate your Motivational Interviewing (MI) practice with this progression workshop, designed to advance your skills beyond the foundational level. Ideal for helping professionals who have completed a 'Foundational Skills' workshop or other introductory MI training, this workshop focuses on further practical application.

Explore the Four Tasks of MI, guiding you through the change and growth conversational journey. Training content is tailored to facilitate real-life application of these tasks, ensuring attendees gain practical insights applicable to their work context. Immerse yourself in an engaging and interactive workshop featuring role plays, videos, live demonstrations, and dedicated reflection time. Transform your MI practice with a blend of fun and learning, fostering skill progression for impactful client interactions.

Workshop delivery options

Both ‘Foundational Skills’ and ‘Skill Progression’ can be run face-to-face or online.
Each are 6 hours of contact time.
A face-to-face workshop is either spread across a whole day, or 2 x 3 hr (½ day).
An online workshop is typically spread across 3 x 2hr sessions over a period of 4-6 weeks.
Hybrid workshop training options are also available consisting of a combination of face-to-face and online learning.
Days and times can be flexible and discussed as per organisational needs.