MHSC8034 Motivational Interviewing

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Overview

This topic focuses on key components related to the theory and practice of Motivational Interviewing including partnership and supporting conversations that guide and influence behaviour change.

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Aims

This topic aims to provide students with the opportunities to engage and build confidence in the use of a range of strategies and approaches fundamental to integrating Motivational Interviewing into your practice.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Apply the underlying principles and processes of Motivational Interviewing

Make effective and comprehensive use of communication skills, collaborative problem identification and goal setting with people seeking to make a health behaviour change

Critically reflect how Motivational Interviewing can lead to health behaviour change

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Requisites information

Pre-requisites:

1 Admission to the MND-Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
1a Admission into MCBT-Master of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
1b Admission into GCBH-Graduate Certificate in Behavioural Health
1c Admission into GDPBHC-Graduate Diploma in Behavioural Health Counselling
1d Admission to the GDPCBH-Graduate Diploma in Counselling (Behavioural Health)
1e Admission to the MCBH-Master of Counselling (Behavioural Health)

Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e))

Handbook

Motivational Interviewing

MHSC8034