Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Define the purpose of motivational interviewing in supporting behaviour change
• Assess when motivational interviewing is the right approach for a client
• Distinguish motivational interviewing from advice-giving and persuasion
• Recognise signs of effective motivational interviewing conversations
• Create open questions that encourage clients to share more.
• Apply affirmations that build confidence and support change
• Compare simple and complex reflective listening responses
• Summarise key points to reinforce a client's motivation to change
• Explain why people feel torn about making changes
• Select strategies that encourage clients to express change talk
• Identify sustain talk and relationship tension during conversations
• Outline ethical and culturally aware ways to use motivational interviewing