Motivational Interviewing 1 Day Workshop |Abilene, TX

LearneRRing

Get ready to boost your communication skills and learn how to inspire change in this interactive workshop - it's all about motivation!

For venue details reach us at info@learnerring.com

<h2>Event Details</h2><ul><li>Duration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)</li><li>Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)</li><li>Location: Location shared via email ( Complete Address )</li><li>Format: Classroom Training (Virtual option available on request)</li><li>Language: English</li><li>Certificate: Course Completion Certificate</li><li>PDUs Awarded: 8 Professional Development Units</li><li>Contact: info@learnerring.com</li></ul>

<h3>Event Description</h3>Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful, evidence-based communication approach that helps professionals support meaningful and lasting behavior change. This 1-day Motivational Interviewing Workshop is designed to build practical skills for engaging clients, managing resistance, and strengthening internal motivation—without confrontation or pressure.This hands-on training focuses on real-world application. Participants will learn how to move conversations forward when clients feel stuck, ambivalent, or resistant to change. Through guided practice, demonstrations, role-plays, and reflective exercises, attendees will gain confidence in using MI techniques across healthcare, mental health, social services, coaching, education, and organizational settings.Rather than telling clients what to do, MI emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and autonomy, helping individuals find their own reasons for change. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to integrate MI principles naturally into everyday conversations and professional practice.This workshop is ideal for professionals seeking effective communication tools, improved client engagement, and greater confidence in facilitating change conversations.<h3>Who Should Attend?</h3>Mental health professionals Healthcare practitioners Counselors and therapists Social workers Psychologists and psychiatrists Coaches and mentors HR and L&amp;D professionals Case managers Educators and support professionals Anyone involved in behavior change conversations<h2>Learning Outcomes</h2>By the end of this one-day training, participants will be able to:Recognize ambivalence as a normal part of change Engage clients using empathy and reflective listening Apply MI instead of persuasion or advice-giving Identify readiness for change using behavior change stages Elicit and strengthen intrinsic motivation Respond effectively to resistance and sustain talk Ask powerful, open-ended questions Summarize conversations to reinforce change talk Maintain neutrality while supporting client autonomy Increase confidence in difficult or emotionally charged conversations<h2>Detailed Agenda &amp; Time Schedule (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)</h2><h3>09:00 AM – 09:30 AM</h3>Registration and Welcome Workshop objectives and expectations Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Setting a safe and collaborative learning environment<h3>09:30 AM – 10:30 AM</h3>Understanding Motivation and Behavior Change Why people resist change The psychology of ambivalence Introduction to the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) Group discussion and reflection<h3>10:30 AM – 10:45 AM</h3>Tea / Coffee Break<h3>10:45 AM – 12:00 PM</h3>Core Principles and Spirit of Motivational Interviewing Partnership vs authority Acceptance and compassion Evocation and client autonomy Demonstration of MI vs traditional persuasion Small group activities<h3>12:00 PM – 01:00 PM</h3>MI Core Skills (OARS Framework) Open-ended questioning Affirmations that build confidence Reflective listening techniques Effective summarizing Skill practice with guided feedback<h3>01:00 PM – 02:00 PM</h3>Lunch Break<h3>02:00 PM – 03:00 PM</h3>Recognizing and Eliciting Change Talk Understanding change talk vs sustain talk Strategies to evoke motivation Scaling questions and decisional balance Paired role-play exercises<h3>03:00 PM – 03:45 PM</h3>Managing Resistance and Difficult Conversations Responding without confrontation Rolling with resistance Maintaining neutrality during challenging decisions Case-based group discussions<h3>03:45 PM – 04:00 PM</h3>Tea / Coffee Break<h3>04:00 PM – 04:45 PM</h3>Integrating MI into Daily Practice Applying MI across professions Adapting MI for brief conversations Common challenges and how to overcome them Action planning for real-world use<h3>04:45 PM – 05:00 PM</h3>Reflection and Wrap-Up Key takeaways Participant reflections Next steps for skill development Workshop closure<h2>Key Benefits of Attending</h2>Build confidence in behavior change conversations Improve client engagement and outcomes Reduce frustration and burnout Enhance communication effectiveness Gain practical tools usable immediately Strengthen professional credibility

🎓 CertificationAll participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from LearneRRing, recognizing their achievement.Exclusive OffersGroup Discounts:10% off for groups of 5-10 participants15% off for groups of 11-20 participants Corporate &amp; Team Training AvailableWant this course delivered at your workplace or for your team? We offer customized onsite and virtual sessions for companies.📩 Email us at corporate@learnerring.com for details.

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