Motivational Interviewing Training

If you know what Motivational Interviewing is, skip ahead to the end and email me if you’d like to be informed of upcoming courses or added you to the waiting list.
Motivational interviewing is an evidence-based approach to conversations about behaviour change that emerged from addictions therapy. It helps identify how to communicate more effectively and to develop both the skills you need to have helpful conversations whether it’s with an addict engaging in risky behaviour or with an Olympian who needs a confidence boost.
What you need to know about me: I do things differently, I’m not fond of polluting your social media feed, and I am not a fan of sending weekly emails. I have always found that if people want my services, they seek me out.
If you want to get on an upcoming Motivational Interviewing course with me, send an email to PodiumPsychology@gmail.com to be added to the waiting list or to enquire about private training if you are a large group.
What does the Motivational Interviewing training pathway look like?
The key feature of Podium Psychology training courses is that they are at least 75% practical. During the course of levels one, two and three, you will be immersed in applied conversations practicing and receiving feedback on your practice. To progress to the level of MINT (Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers) Member you must complete all three courses run by a MINT member (like myself), and they must be at least 75% practical and dispensed over a minimum of 6 days in total. There is also an applied exam which requires ongoing development in the practice of Motivational Interviewing in order to reach the level of competence required to join MINT. MINT is the official organisation for quality control and development of Motivational Interviewing practitioners.
Stage One course covers the following
Stage 1: Introductory MI (2 -DAYS)
An introduction to the relational (spirit) and technical (OARS) aspects of MI
The role of behaviour change: a critical review
An introduction to change talk and client resistance
Recognising readiness and an introduction to practitioner tools (rulers, decisional balance, action planning)
Understand the four processes of MI (Miller & Rollnick, 2013)
All Participants are encouraged to record a live session, reflect on the session and book in a one to one feedback session with Hugh to enhance rate of development. *This is included in the course price if done within 4 weeks of the course finishing.*
Stage Two course covers the following
Stage 2: Intermediate MI (2-DAYS)
Recognising sustain and change talk (the psycholinguistics of change)
The elicitation and strengthening of change talk
The direction and progression of clinical sessions
recognising readiness to change, using importance and confidence measures
Exploring decisional balance and discrepancy to change
All Participants are encouraged to record a live session, reflect on the session and book in a one to one feedback session with Hugh to enhance rate of development. *This is included in the course price if done within 4 weeks of the course finishing.*
Stage Three course covers the following
Stage 3: Advanced (2- DAYS)
Clinical coding of real session
Recognising and rolling with client ambivalence (minimising and managing discord)
The directive use of complex reflections
In order to ensure competence (treatment fidelity) coding interactions will be applied: MITI and reflective practice including recognising global rating and ratings of practitioner MI competence.
Moving from phase to phase and action planning.
All Participants are encouraged to record a live session, reflect on the session and book in a one to one feedback session with Hugh to enhance rate of development. *This is included in the course price if done within 4 weeks of the course finishing.*
Further development is often required to raise standards of practice for MINT membership.
Supervised experience (SE) (12-24 MONTHS)
The Applied TNT Test
Entry test and attendance at TNT
FAQ’S
Do I have to do all three courses to become competent?
What price are the courses?
Podium Psychology charges a fair price and over-delivers on private supervision after each course; this is not something offered by others, contact PodiumPsychology@gmail.com for further details. The reason behind this is we believe that Motivational Interviewing is important enough that we want to produce the highest quality of practitioner possible. Prices and dates for the next courses are availible here Booking Now Open Click Here
Is there a discount if I do all three courses?
Yes, contact PodiumPsychology@gmail.com to get put on a waiting list for the next opportunity to do our straight through to level 3 course. Booking Now Open Click Here