Training for Motivational Interviews
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Training for Motivational Interviews

Get ready to boost your communication skills and learn how to inspire others through engaging conversations!

By Training Station

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Master motivational interviewing techniques to inspire positive change and handle resistance effectively.


Course Overview
Dive into the art of Motivational Interviewing, a client-centred approach that encourages individuals to explore and resolve ambivalence about change. This course covers essential communication strategies that foster trust, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue, helping professionals guide others toward their goals with empathy and skill.

Through focused modules, you will learn to build rapport, evoke motivation, and respond effectively to resistance. Perfect for anyone seeking to enhance their conversational influence, this training provides a clear, practical framework for supporting behavioural change in a variety of settings.

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the core principles of Motivational Interviewing techniques.
  • Develop skills to build rapport and collaborative relationships.
  • Identify and elicit change talk to encourage progress.
  • Learn to recognise and resolve ambivalence effectively.
  • Respond constructively to resistance during conversations.
  • Apply motivational interviewing strategies to diverse professional contexts.

Course Curriculum

  1. Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
  2. Module 2: Building Rapport and Developing a Collaborative Relationship
  3. Module 3: Eliciting Change Talk
  4. Module 4: Resolving Ambivalence
  5. Module 5: Responding to Resistance

Who is this Course For?

  • Professionals seeking to improve communication and influence skills.
  • Health workers aiming to support patients in behavioural change.
  • Counsellors wanting to deepen client engagement techniques.
  • Social workers handling complex personal and social issues.
  • Managers interested in enhancing team motivation strategies.
  • Educators aiming to encourage positive student behaviours.
  • Coaches looking to refine their motivational interviewing methods.
  • Anyone involved in guiding others through change processes.

Career Path

  • Counsellor — Average UK salary: £27,000
  • Social Worker — Average UK salary: £30,000
  • Health Coach — Average UK salary: £28,000
  • Addiction Support Worker — Average UK salary: £25,000
  • Mental Health Practitioner — Average UK salary: £32,000
  • Behavioural Therapist — Average UK salary: £35,000

Frequently asked questions

What is motivational interviewing training?

It’s a programme that teaches how to use motivational interviewing—a collaborative, goal-oriented counselling style—to help clients find their own motivation for change.

What are the levels of training for motivational interviewing?

Beginner: Basic principles and techniques Intermediate: Advanced strategies and skill refinement Advanced: Mastery with complex cases and supervision

What are the 5 tools of motivational interviewing?

Open-ended questions Affirmations Reflective listening Summarising Eliciting change talk

What is motivational interviewing in personal training?

It’s using motivational interviewing techniques to support clients in setting goals, overcoming barriers, and maintaining motivation for fitness and lifestyle changes.

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Training Station is a dynamic online learning platform dedicated to providing an immersive and personalized educational experience. We offer lifetime access to engaging video lessons, tailored learning paths, and gamification features to keep you motivated and on track toward achieving your goals. Our team of skilled instructors, industry experts with years of hands-on experience, delivers high-quality lessons that blend theory with practical insights.

Explore our comprehensive resource library, filled with eBooks, articles, and research papers, to deepen your understanding and expand your knowledge. Powered by state-of-the-art infrastructure, our platform offers the latest technology to ensure a smooth and interactive learning journey.

To recognize your hard work and commitment, every completed course is rewarded with a PDF certificate, showcasing your achievement. At Training Station, we believe in making education not only effective but also rewarding and enjoyable.

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