Intensive Motivational Interviewing Skills– 1 Day Training in Sydney

Professional Course Name

Motivational Interviewing (MI) Skills for Professionals

Summary

Master motivational interviewing techniques to enhance engagement, influence behavior, and drive positive outcomes in diverse professional contexts.

About This Course

• Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
• Language: English
• Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
• Certification: Course Completion Certificate
• Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included

Course Overview

This upgraded 1 Day MI workshop equips professionals across healthcare, social work, education, HR, and customer-facing roles with advanced motivational interviewing skills. Participants will learn to communicate with empathy, reduce resistance, foster engagement, and guide behavioral change. Through interactive role plays, case studies, and hands-on exercises, attendees will gain practical techniques to handle challenging conversations, strengthen rapport, and improve outcomes. The course emphasizes ethical influence, client-centered strategies, and measurable impact. Participants will leave with an actionable MI plan ready for immediate application.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this upgraded course, you will be able to:
• Apply MI techniques across healthcare, HR, education, social work, and customer service
• Build trust, rapport, and engagement with clients, employees, or students
• Recognize and respond to resistance effectively
• Guide behavior change ethically and sustainably
• Integrate MI into daily professional practice
• Develop a personal action plan to monitor and improve MI effectiveness

Target Audience

• Healthcare and mental health professionals
• HR professionals, team leaders, and organizational managers
• Social workers and community service staff
• Educators, student counselors, and coaches
• Customer service and sales professionals

Why Choose This Course?

Professionals often face challenges in motivating clients, employees, or students to adopt desired behaviors. This MI course equips participants with practical tools to foster engagement, trust, and collaborative decision-making, resulting in improved outcomes and stronger relationships.

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FAQs

1. Do I need prior MI experience?
   No, beginners and experienced professionals will benefit.

2. Can MI be applied across different sectors?
   Yes, including healthcare, HR, social work, education, and sales.

3. Will there be hands-on practice?
   Yes, with role plays, simulations, and case studies.

4. Is the course suitable for individual professionals and teams?
   Yes, both formats are effective.

5. Will I receive certification?
   Yes, a Course Completion Certificate will be awarded.

6. Are lunch and refreshments included?
   Yes.

7. Can this be delivered in-house?
   Yes, customized corporate or institutional sessions are available.

8. How many participants per session?
   Typically 12–20 to maximize engagement.

9. Will real-world professional scenarios be included?
   Yes, sector-specific examples are provided.

10. Do I need leadership experience?
    Not required, though beneficial for application.

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
• Understand MI principles and collaborative communication
• Explore motivation and ambivalence in clients, employees, or students
• Recognize barriers to engagement
• Icebreaker Exercise

Module 2: Core MI Communication Techniques
• Master open-ended questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries (OARS)
• Develop active listening and empathy
• Respond effectively to resistance
• Activity

Module 3: Understanding Motivation and Behavior Change
• Explore intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
• Identify readiness for change across individuals and teams
• Align goals with values and desired outcomes
• Case Study

Module 4: Applying MI in Professional Contexts
• Adapt MI for healthcare, HR, social work, education, or sales
• Conduct effective coaching, feedback, or counseling conversations
• Guide individuals toward self-motivated decisions
• Role Play

Module 5: Overcoming Resistance and Objections
• Recognize and address reluctance constructively
• Reframe objections as engagement opportunities
• Maintain rapport and trust during difficult interactions
• Scenario Exercise

Module 6: Integrating MI into Daily Practice
• Incorporate MI into workflow and professional routines
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Use MI to enhance engagement, adherence, or performance
• Simulation Exercise

Module 7: Personal MI Action Plan
• Develop a step-by-step plan to apply MI skills professionally
• Set measurable goals and track outcomes
• Commit to continuous skill improvement
• Action Plan Presentation

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