Venue

The Cherwell Centre, 16 Norham Gardens, Oxford OX2 6QB

Time

9.30am to 4.30pm (Registration and coffee at 9.15am)

Cost

Fees per person per day  - £65

Concessionary rate, per person per day, for courses funded by

• Voluntary Agencies
• Oxfordshire Social & Community Services Directorate
• Oxfordshire Children, Young People & Families Directorate - £50

Cancellation fee (please refer to the cancellation policy) -  £5

Refreshments

Tea, coffee and chilled water are included
Lunch is NOT provided so you will need to TAKE A PACKED LUNCH

Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Skills

Date

Friday 12 November and Tuesday 16 November 2010  

Course Tutor

JAMES SANDHAM

Former Director of Social Work Studies, University of Oxford, now Director, JP Partners, Oxford

Course Content

Motivational Interviewing is an approach that is increasingly being adopted to help individuals develop a commitment to changing established compulsive/addictive behaviours.

This practical and participative two-day course will familiarise participants with the general background and principles of Motivational Interviewing. 

It will provide evidence of effectiveness and will teach practical skills.  It will provide opportunities for rehearsing techniques which increase motivation to change.  It will change your practice.

This course is designed as both an introduction for those who wish to develop a basic understanding of MI and for those wish to refresh their skills.