Motivational Interviewing (MI) is an established evidence based practice renowned for resolving ambivalence. MI, which has its origins in the field of substance abuse treatment, has been shown to enhance client motivation for change and improve treatment outcomes. The spirit of MI is complementary with Self-Determination Theory (SDI), which asserts that people have an intrinsic desire to make life changes congruent with their core values. SDI states that people are more likely to be internally motivated if their actions, beliefs and core values are in alignment. Motivational Interviewing provides the technique to make that happen.
The principles of Motivational Interviewing include providing accurate empathy, building discrepancy, rolling with resistance and increasing self-efficacy. These supply the basis for building intrinsic motivation for change and can facilitate the resolution of life-threatening ambivalence in suicidality.
Researchers Britton, Williams and Connor (2008) show how the therapist's proficiency in Motivational Interviewing can resolve a client's ambivalence and resistance to change.
Learning opportunities in this workshop include lecture, interactive discussion, video role plays, and skill-building through group exercises. These methods combine to provide techniques and interventions which can be applied immediately.
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