Motivational Interviewing: An Introduction for Social Service Practitioners (Classroom & Asynchronous e-learning)

Training Provider: Social Service Institute (SSI)
Course Reference: TGS-2020500646
S$210
Original: S$700
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About This Course

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Apply the processes of Motivational Interviewing in working with clients
2. Use Motivational Interviewing micro-skills when working with clients
3. Propose ways to amplify change talk in therapeutic conversations with clients

What You'll Learn

The course introduces social work practitioners into the counselling approach of Motivational interviewing (MI). The course will share the fundamentals to the concept and approaches of motivational interviewing in a social service setting. Participants will benefit from learning about MI methods that works on facilitating and engaging intrinsic motivation, from a goal-oriented approach within the client in order to change behaviour and progress to improved well-being.

Entry Requirements

• Be able to listen and speak English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
• Be able to read and write English at a proficiency level equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Literacy (WPL) Level 6
• Be able to use numeracy skills equivalent to the Employability Skills System Workplace Numeracy (WPN) Level 6

Course Details

Duration 15 hours
Language English
Training Commitment Part Time
Total Enrolled 640 students
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