What are the hours of the training?

The training hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. This can be customized for exclusive sessions.

What experience does Instructor has?

All our Instructors are Certified & Industry Experts and they have years of experience in the same filed.

How many PDUs will I be eligible for?

You will get 8 PDUs on completion of this course.

What are PDU’s and SEU’s?

A PDU stands for a Professional Development Unit, a way to measure ongoing professional development. SEUs are Scrum Educational Units, issued by the Scrum Alliance.

What does Mangates provide me on the day of the classroom training?

We provide Course Materials, Course Completion Certificate and Refreshments.

What time shall I arrive at the venue?

Please arrive 15 minutes early for the training

Are there any prerequisites to attend the training?

There are no prerequisites to attend this training.

Does this course includes exam?

This course does not include exams. Once after the training, we provide course completion certificate with each credit per hour (SEU,s or PDU’s)

Thursday, November 6

Drive Change Through Motivational Interviewing – 1 Day Session in Canberra

By Mangates

Unlock client potential with Motivational Interviewing – inspire change, boost motivation, and drive results.

Date and time

Location

Regus - Canberra, Gateway Business Center

Airport Level 4, Plaza Offices East, 35 Terminal Avenue Ph No: 61(0) 2 80155605 Canberra, ACT 2609 Australia

Agenda

Module 1 - Introduction to Motivational Interviewing (MI)

• Principles of MI: patient centered, focused, goal oriented • Overview of ambivalence, resistance, and client motivation

Module 2 - Understanding and Enhancing Motivation for Change

• Identifying and encouraging change talk • Techniques to promote intrinsic motivation

Module 3 - Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change

• Stages of change: precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance • Recognizing client readiness for change

Module 4 - Key MI Skills: Reflective Listening and Communication

• Active listening to understand and respond to client emotions • Managing high emotion situations and dealing constructively with resistance

Module 5 - Strategies for Goal Oriented MI Conversations

• Applying open ended questions, reflections, and summaries • Balancing guidance with client autonomy and support for self efficacy

Module 6 - Practical Application of MI Skills

• Handling ambivalence and building confidence in clients • Real world scenarios and practice sessions

Module 7 - Interactive Review and Reflection

• Group activities and discussions for skill reinforcement • Opportunities for self reflection and feedback

Good to know

Highlights

8 hours
ages 18+
In person
Paid parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Business • Startups

Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)

Language: English

Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours

Certification: Course Completion Certificate

Snacks, beverages, and lunch will be provided during the session.

Course Overview:

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based, patient-centered counseling method focused on goal-oriented change. Designed to empower clients through self-motivation, MI is particularly useful in addressing ambivalence toward behavioral change, making it highly effective for mental health, substance use, and chronic health conditions. This one-day interactive training provides participants with practical tools to facilitate client-driven change and techniques for addressing resistance constructively. Through role-playing, group activities, and reflection, participants will leave equipped to implement MI in their practice settings.

Key Takeaways:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand client behavior and motivation for change.
Apply MI as an alternative to persuasion, focusing on client-driven solutions.
Use effective communication skills to encourage conversation and support change.
Assess client readiness to change using the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change.
Elicit and strengthen clients' intrinsic motivation by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
Respond constructively to resistance in client sessions.
Put MI techniques into practice, with a focus on reflective listening, effective questioning, and summarizing.
Integrate the person-centered spirit of MI to foster client autonomy and self-efficacy.
Manage neutrality effectively when clients make challenging decisions.
Address common frustrations and improve clinical confidence in guiding change.

Course Goals:

Alternative to Persuasion: Learn MI as a collaborative approach for behavior change.
Client Motivation: Help clients uncover and act on their motivations for positive change.
Progressive Skills: Enhance awareness of session dynamics and adjust as needed.
Patient-Centered Approach: Infuse MI’s principles into everyday client interactions.
Constructive Responses: Use MI techniques effectively when facing client resistance or ambivalence.

This one-day course emphasizes practical experience, with non-threatening group activities, skill-building exercises, and reflection opportunities to foster confidence in using MI skills.

Why you should choose this course?
This course equips you with practical, evidence-based Motivational Interviewing skills to inspire client-driven change, handle resistance, and enhance communication. You’ll gain hands-on experience to boost confidence, foster client autonomy, and achieve lasting behavioral outcomes

📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house, face-to-face session: corporate@mangates.com

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