Master Motivational Interviewing to Drive Lasting Behaviour Change

Learn evidence-based techniques in a live online workshop designed to help you improve client outcomes, retention, and motivation.

Why Learn Motivational Interviewing?

Why Learn Motivational Interviewing?
Motivational Interviewing (MI) equips you with skills to:

  • Initiate and sustain meaningful behaviour change in clients by resolving ambivalence.

  • Strengthen client relationships through effective, collaborative communication.

  • Improve adherence to lifestyle changes like exercise, nutrition, and smoking cessation.

What You’ll Gain from This Workshop:

  • A toolbox of evidence-based techniques to support behaviour change.

  • The ability to structure consultations for better engagement and outcomes.

  • Skills to run effective weight-loss programmes and retain clients.

Why Attend This Workshop?

  • Interactive and Practical: Learn through live sessions, role-playing, and real-time feedback.

  • Evidence-Based Curriculum: Grounded in research, with a fully-referenced manual provided.

Small Groups: Limited to 12 participants for personalized interaction and skill-building.

Course Modules

This workshop is structured into four interactive modules delivered over three live sessions

    • Why behaviour change is complex and how the stages of change model applies.

    • Introduction to the spirit of MI and active listening skills.

    • Understanding the "righting reflex" and how to offer information effectively.

    • Learn and practice OARS: Open questions, Affirmations, Reflections, and Summarising.

    • Add structure to consultations with focusing, agenda mapping, and formulatio

    • Practice identifying and responding to change talk.

    • Learn how to collect change talk using summaries and evoke it effectively.

    • Develop techniques to shift clients from ambivalence to action.

    • Learn to recognise and address sustain talk and discord.

    • Evoke confidence talk and readiness to change.

    • Use MI-consistent techniques to offer advice and move into the planning phase.

Upcoming Workshop Dates

  • Behaviour Change and Motivational Interviewing - Online workshop

    Spring 2025

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  • Behaviour Change and Motivational Interviewing - Online workshop

    Summer 2025

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  • Behaviour Change and Motivational Interviewing - Online workshop

    Autumn 2025

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How is the workshop delivered

  • Three Weekly Sessions: Live online sessions of 2-3 hours each, delivered via Zoom.

  • Homework Assignments: Practice skills between sessions by recording client interactions.

  • Interactive and Practical: Includes breakout rooms for role-playing and group practice.

  • Certification: Students submit homework videos for ongoing assessment, which is required for certification.

  • "The MI workshop gave me actionable skills to help my clients make real changes. The interactive format was incredibly engaging, and I feel confident applying these techniques now."

    — Jordan A., Health Coach

  • "This was one of the most practical workshops I’ve ever attended. The small group size and role-playing exercises made all the difference."

    — Emma L., Nutritionist

Who is this workshop for?

  • Personal Trainers

    Looking to improve client recruitment and retention.

  • Registered Nutritionists and Dietitians

    Delivering weight-loss programmes.

  • Practice Nurses

    Running weight-loss programmes in GP surgeries.

  • Therapist

     Seeking better results with their clients.

  • Individuals

    Interested in their personal weight-loss journey and understanding behaviour change.

Workshop Outcomes

On Completion, You’ll Be Able To:

  • Apply a toolbox of techniques to initiate behaviour change in clients.

  • Run successful weight-loss programmes grounded in evidence-based methods.

  • Retain clients by building stronger relationships and addressing ambivalence effectively.

What’s Included:

  • Fully-referenced workshop manual with all practice exercises.

  • Interactive sessions limited to 12 students for personalized learning.

  • Ongoing assessment and practical feedback through homework assignments.

FAQS

  • Healthcare professionals, fitness coaches, therapists, and anyone working in behaviour change fields.

  • A stable internet connection, a webcam, and a willingness to engage in group practice.

  • Yes, certification requires completion of homework assignments and attendance at all sessions.