Practical MI Skills for Healthcare – 1 Day Workshop in Melbourne
Description
Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session
Course Overview
This intensive 1-day course introduces healthcare and mental health professionals to Motivational Interviewing (MI), a collaborative and client-centred communication approach designed to strengthen motivation for positive change. The training focuses on helping professionals move conversations from resistance to engagement while maintaining empathy and respect.
Through practical exercises, real-world clinical scenarios, and guided reflection, you will learn how to communicate more effectively, improve patient adherence, and support meaningful behaviour change. The course emphasises immediate application, equipping you with evidence-based techniques that can be used confidently in clinical, counselling, and healthcare settings. Participants will also gain strategies to build stronger, long-term professional–patient relationships and improve overall treatment outcomes.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Apply core MI principles to enhance patient motivation and engagement
Use OARS communication techniques effectively in clinical conversations
Identify and respond to resistance with empathy and collaboration
Integrate motivational interviewing into healthcare and counselling workflows
Support sustainable, patient-driven behaviour change
Develop personalised strategies to apply MI confidently in daily practice
Who This Course Is For
Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals
Psychologists, counsellors, and clinical social workers
Case managers and wellness coordinators
Health educators and behavioural health professionals
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Why Choose This Course?
In modern healthcare, strong communication skills are as critical as clinical expertise. Professionals frequently encounter patients who struggle to commit to treatment plans or behavioural change. This course provides practical, evidence-based MI tools to foster trust, collaboration, and adherence—helping professionals improve patient outcomes while delivering more effective, patient-centred care.
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Description
Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
• Understand the spirit and guiding principles of MI • Explore the concept of patient ambivalence and behavior change • Learn how MI fits into healthcare and therapy practices • Icebreaker Activity
Module 2: Core MI Communication Techniques
• Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS) • Apply active listening and empathy-driven dialogue • Recognize resistance and respond effectively • Exercise
Module 3: The Stages of Change Model
• Explore the trans theoretical model and readiness to change • Tailor communication based on patient’s stage • Use scaling techniques to measure motivation • Case Study
Module 4: Eliciting and Strengthening Change Talk
• Identify and reinforce change talk • Guide patients toward goal commitment • Avoid common pitfalls that reduce motivation • Role Play
Module 5: Applying MI in Clinical and Mental Health Contexts
• Integrate MI into brief consultations and therapy sessions • Manage emotional and behavioral barriers • Adapt MI for multidisciplinary healthcare teams • Activity
Module 6: Overcoming Challenges and Resistance
• Handle difficult conversations with compassion • Maintain motivation in long-term care settings • Address relapse and recurring issues effectively • Scenario Simulation
Module 7: Developing an MI Action Plan
• Create a personalized plan to apply MI in your practice • Identify next steps for continuous improvement • Commit to sustainable behavior change techniques • Action Plan Review
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