Motivational Interviewing 2025
One or two-day interactive workshops with Dr Eileen Britt
Online via Zoom - 24 & 25 February 2025
Auckland - 12 & 13 May 2025
Christchurch - 9 & 10 June 2025
All workshops run 9.00 am - 3.30 pm
Please Note:
**Delegates can book either the day one workshop, or both days - day one and day two. It is also possible to do the Intro day one training and complete the 2nd day of training at a later stage - contact faye@grow.co.nz for more details.
Exploring Motivational Interviewing
What is motivational interviewing?
“Motivational interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change. It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to, a specific goal, by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion” (Miller & Rollnick, 2012).
1 Day Workshop: An introduction to Motivational Interviewing - Guiding change in helping conversations
The aim of this interactive workshop is to give participants the opportunity to experience the basics of MI and decide the level of interest in learning more. Participants will be introduced to, and provided with the opportunities to explore the following:
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the fundamental spirit and processes of MI
Directly experience the MI approach and contrast it with others
Be acquainted with relevant evidence of efficacy
Learn practical guidelines for exchanging information/giving advice “in the spirit of MI”
Learn a MI strategy for assessing and building motivation
Have direct practice in, and experience of, these particular applications
2 Day Workshop: Motivational Interviewing - Processes and skills
Following on from Day 1, the aim of this workshop is to provide participants with a more in-depth understanding of the style of MI, and how to continue applying it in practice.
Learning Outcomes:
Strengthen empathic listening skills
Direct practice and experience in the use of the core skills (including open ended questions, affirming, reflective listening, summarising) throughout the four processes of MI
Direct practice in listening for, and responding to, change talk
Learn the fundamental client language cues, that allow continued feedback and learning in practice
Spaces are limited for this workshop.
Deepening Motivational Interviewing Skills - 3rd Day of Training
There is also a third day of training available - Deepening Motivational Interviewing Skills online workshop.
Our recommendation is this workshop be taken at a later date, sometime after you have completed the two-day workshop to give you the time to put into practice what you have learnt and to build up your learning.
Who Should Attend
All who work to support others to change, including (but not limited to) doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, case workers, social workers, counsellors, teachers, youth workers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, community mental health nurses, school counsellors, school leadership, corrections and youth justice workers.
Interested in a Private workshop for your team?
If your organisation is interested in having Eileen present face-face to between 15 - 28, please contact Faye Johnson for more information.
If you do not have sufficient numbers within your team, you could open the training up either to other Branch’s of your organisation or other region-based community agencies you work with. We have worked with many organisations this has worked well for - contact us for further information.
The following peak bodies and organisations recognise that the training we offer is of a high quality, evidence based and relevant for their members CPD.
About the Presenter
Dr Eileen Britt
“Through my research and teaching I seek to make a difference, and to develop students who in turn will be people prepared to make a difference.”
Eileen Britt is a member of the Motivational Interviewing (MI) Network of Trainers, an international collective of MI trainers who promote excellence in the training, research, practice and implementation of MI.
Based in Christchurch, she is a Professor in the School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing and School of Health Sciences at the University of Canterbury and has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in mental health, health, criminal justice and research settings.
In this role Eileen teaches MI to postgraduate clinical psychology students, psychiatric registrars, and students within the School of Health Sciences. It also involves her researching MI, including: its use with different populations (e.g., youth and adults with diabetes); as a pre-treatment engagement intervention (e.g., for youth with mental health disorders or perpetrators of intimate partner violence); in different settings (e.g., sports coaching and Work and Income); and the training of MI. Eileen is also one of the authors of Takitaki Mai: A guide to Motivational Interviewing for Māori practitioners.
Eileen also provides MI training (introductory to advanced), supervision and coaching, and coding training for a range of NGO services, governmental and professional organisations within NZ. In 2022 Eileen was the recipient of a National teaching award - Te Whatu Kairangi
Zoom Meeting Dates & Times
Monday, 24 & Tuesday, 25 February 2025
9.00am - 3.30pm
This workshop will be delivered via ZOOM and you will be sent the login link, the Pre-Training Quiz you will need to complete, and the handouts and resources prior to the training. This is an interactive workshop with breakout room activities and we therefore ask all participants to have their own computer / laptop with a working camera and mic as this makes interaction with the breakout room activities and discussions easier and enhances the learning for all.
We also encourage participants to email their questions to us prior to the workshop, or via the chat at the meeting - email faye@grow.co.nz.
Also, please note this webinar will not be recorded.
Face-Face Workshops Dates & Locations
Auckland
12 & 13 May 2025
Venue
The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre
10/20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Parking
Limited onsite or street parking available.
Workshop times - 9am - 3.30pm, with Registration with Welcome tea & coffee from 8.30am
Christchurch
9 & 10 June 2025
Venue
Celebration Centre
81 Bickerton Street, Wainoni, Christchurch 8061
**NOTE - the Street is opposite Cowles Stadium. Look for the Cafe / Coffee Flag on the footpath.
Parking
Onsite parking available.
Workshop times - 9am - 3.30pm, with Registration with Welcome tea & coffee from 8.30am
Price & Registration Information
Online 1 Day Workshop:
$308.00 inc GST
Online 2 Day Workshop:
$616.00 inc GST
Face-to-Face 1 Day Workshop:
$360.00 inc GST
Face-to-Face 2 Day Workshop:
$720.00 inc GST
Note:
Attendees can do the Day One training, then do the 2nd day of training at a later stage - contact faye@grow.co.nz for more details.
If you are sending 5 or more delegates, please email us for a discounted rate.
Payment online is by Debit or Credit Card: VISA, Mastercard or American Express only and there are 3 easy steps to complete the online booking process. Our registration platform is hosted by Lil Regie, our NZ based booking agent.
Upon completing your registration by hitting the blue 'Confirm Booking' button, you will receive an automated email from Lil Regie confirming the booking and amount paid by credit card. This will appear on your statement as from LIL REGIE LTD WELLINGTON.
A GST Tax Invoice showing your payment in full will also be emailed to you.
If you have any issues or questions about your booking, please contact Faye Johnson
Can't pay online and require an invoice?
We work hard to ensure that all workshops are cost effective by automating our systems. If your organisation requires an invoice (rather than paying by debit or credit card) there will be a $25.00 inc GST surcharge for this, and you will need to supply:
The full organisation name and postal address required to appear on the invoice.
The contact name and email of the person(s) responsible for authorising this expense and approving payment.
Any purchase order references required on vendor invoices.
Please email this information to Brian - accounts@grow.co.nz and faye@grow.co.nz , and along with the Invoice we will also send you a special booking link which will come up as free of charge. Through this link you will need to complete your registration.
Our workshops fill quickly so if you would like to reserve a place, please contact faye@grow.co.nz
Please note: If you require an Invoice and you are seeking funding approval, please include this surcharge in the price you have on your application.
What happens if you have to cancel?
We know that sometimes your plans can change for many different reasons. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate is welcome to attend at no extra cost. If a substitute delegate is not available and you need to cancel your registration, please be aware of the following:
Face-Face Events - Up to 7 days prior to the event you will be provided a refund of your registration cost, less a $60.00 inc GST per attendee service charge.
Online Events - Up to 7 days prior to the event you will be provided a refund of your registration cost, less a $20.00 inc GST per attendee service charge.
If you cancel within 7 days of the event, you are not eligible to receive a refund. Please note: should your registration not be paid by the time of the event, you are still liable to make the payment. Unpaid accounts may be passed over to our debt collection agency and additional costs may be incurred.
All cancellations must be received in writing (email).
Training is cancellable by GROW with 7 days’ notice if a minimum number of attendees is not met and full refunds will be provided.
Please note: GROW Ltd reserves the right to make any amendments that we may deem to be in the best interest of the forum – it is however very unlikely and we will notify you as soon as possible should this occur.
For more information see our full Terms of Trade.
Further Details
Resources will be emailed to participants prior to the workshop. In line with our sustainability objectives, speaker presentations will not be distributed in hard copy, however attendees are invited to print them off and bring these with them or download them to any device they plan to take on the day.
Arrival tea and coffee, morning tea and lunch are included. Please note we only cater for gluten free, dairy free, vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements.
Commitment to Access and Equity
We are committed to access and equity and endeavour to meet the needs of all delegates. Please contact Faye - faye@grow.co.nz / 027 607 3000 if you require special assistance. In order to assist us in understanding delegate needs, please advise your access requirements as early as possible. Request at late notice may not be able to be met.
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For further details, please contact:
e: faye@grow.co.nz
p: 027 607 3000
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