Motivational interviewing skills

Learn effective motivational interviewing and coaching skills to empower others to facilitate change and take future action.

Course summary

This course covers how to identify and tap into people's sources of motivation and self-confidence through a step by step interview and coaching framework.

You’ll learn to focus on issues that clients want or need to change.

Course information

Level: Introductory (Level 3)

Live webinar

Available for: Groups
Duration: Two half day sessions
Cost: £165+VAT | £150+VAT
CPD points: 6

Face to face training

Available for: Groups
Duration: Two days
Cost: £300+VAT | £250+VAT
CPD points: 12

Group bookings

You can book this course for groups of five or more people.

What this course covers

Face to face and webinar training includes:

following the OARS structure for listening, questioning and feedback
how to identify and tap into people's sources of motivation and self-confidence
planning and preparation
the art of asking smart questions
how to help people reflect and discover
key elements for recording
good practice

What you'll learn

At the end of this training, you'll be able to:

avoid roadblocks in communication with clients
recognise how confident and willing a person is to change
help clients plan and implement change and assist clients if they fail to take action

Who this training is for

People who offer interviewing and coaching services to clients and staff and would like to develop their skills to a higher level.

Continuing Professional Development

Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.