NEL: Foundations in Motivational Interviewing (MI): “Exploring Motivation and Facilitating Change”
Hybrid Programme (1 full day face to face plus 2 half days online-zoom)
- Part 1: Face to Face Tuesday 23rd September 2025 0930 – 1630
(Education Centre, Mile End Hospital, Bancroft Road, E1 4DG) - Part 2: Online (zoom) Tuesday 30th September 2025 0930 – 1300
- Part 3: Online (zoom) Tuesday 7th October 2025 0930 – 1300
NEL Training Hub are pleased to provide new set of dates for Foundational in Motivational Interviewing training. Course is open to all staff working in health and social care in North East London. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a person-centred counselling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. The programme will introduce, evidence-based skills and strategies to 1) explore people’s ambivalence to change health damaging behaviours and 2) facilitate positive lifestyle change
The course will provide opportunities to observe and practice the approach in a protected environment. By the end of the course participants will feel able to start using Motivational Interviewing (MI) in their work settings. The course (equivalent to two days) introduces participants to the theory, spirit and principles in using MI to help people make positive change. The training will use a range of methods including didactic teaching, live demonstrations through role play with professional actors, audio, video and coaching. The training will aim to create a curiosity to learn more and develop practice. This course delivery team will include a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) who has worked and trained across a wide range of settings.
Participants must fully attend all parts of the course and ensure you have a working microphone and camera (if being delivered online). Late comers will not be allowed entry. The course is delivered via Zoom platform, and learners should ensure device and network enables this prior to registering. Joining instruction will be circulated 48 hours prior to the delivery dates.
What previous attendees have feedback:
‘This training is perfect for my role -in facilitating new assessments and I am thankful for participating in MI training’
‘Really enjoyed this course. Reflection on own practice – a lot of thought provoking areas that I need to change. e.g. using more open questions compared to closed’
‘Mindful communication, person centred, empathetic.. all of the MI techniques and the spirit! All of the training was helpful, particularly as it was very interactive. Breakout rooms were helpful’
Places are limited please book early to avoid disappointment! If courses fully subscribed to add your name to the waiting list so priority places can be offered for future dates. Please note there is a DNA charge of £200PP for failure to turn up following booking.
