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Do your clients seem stuck, unsure, or resistant to change? It can be frustrating when conversations go in circles, and progress feels slow. This course teaches you how to help clients find their own reasons to move forward.
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In this motivational interviewing training course, you'll learn practical conversation skills that help people explore their choices, work through mixed feelings, and commit to positive change. You'll explore proven techniques for listening, asking better questions, responding to challenges and identifying approaches that work best, as well as approaches that differ from simply giving advice. You'll learn how to handle difficult moments, share information respectfully, and work with people from different backgrounds.
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By the end, you'll be able to build stronger therapeutic relationships and have more productive conversations. You'll know how to recognise readiness for change, respond without arguing, and support clients in creating realistic plans. You'll have practical tools you can use in therapy sessions to help clients feel heard, motivated, and ready to take the next step. This course content was created in partnership with Kashmaila Gulzar, who is a Psychologist & Content Writer. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/kashmaila-gulzar-69002a234/. The authors generated this text with the help of ChatGPT. After drafting, the authors and subject matter expert reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it is correct and meets Alison’s high-quality standards. There are no prerequisites for this course. Enrol now and confidently guide your clients towards meaningful changes in everyday therapy sessions.
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**Publisher:** Advance Learning - Health, Nursing & Medical
**Course type:** Certificate

English

Active Listening

Mental Health

Master motivational interviewing to inspire change, build trust, improve clinical outcomes with this free online course.

Motivational Interviewing Skills for Therapists