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2.02 | MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING - M.I. spirit and core skills

MODULE NAME:M.I. spirit and core skills
MODULE CODE:L2.2 - 1/4
COURSE NAME:MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 2 - Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD and Mental Health and SEWB Workers.
MODULE TYPE:Core
MODULE AIM:Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an evidence-based counselling method that seeks to enhance a client’s motivation to change by helping them to explore and resolve ambivalence.  This module is the first in a 4-part series of eLearning modules focusing on MI. It contains an overview of the 'spirit' of MI and some of the core skills and techniques it entails.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • understand the elements that make up the spirit of MI: partnership, acceptance, compassion and evocation.  
  • understand how to show empathy through the use of reflections.
  • build knowledge of the core interviewing skills of MI: open questions, affirmations, reflections, and summaries.
  • describe the benefits of using MI compared to other more directive counselling approaches.
LENGTH:15 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request.
LAST UPDATED:February 2023