Motivational Interviewing

Collaborative, goal-oriented communication

Motivated Interviewing (MI) is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reasons for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.

Motivational Interviewing in brief consultations
BMJ Learning (1 hour)

Great introduction to MI, by Prof Stephen Rollnick (father of MI). Understand what motivational interviewing is, how it can be used to improve outcomes for patients demonstrated in a number of different clinical scenarios. 

Motivational Interviewing across cultures
European Health Psychologist Bulletin (McMaster & Griva)

Interesting journal publication on MI.

Motivational Interviewing in Primary Care
PCSS Learning (1 hour)

Motivational interviewing skills in primary care, includes assessment tools. Freely accessed after registration.

Motivational Interviewing for Pain Management
PCSS Learning (1 hour)

Motivational interviewing skills specific to pain management. Freely accessed after registration.

Motivational Interviewing in managing pain
PCSS Learning (1 hour)

Apply motivational interviewing skills in a pain management framework. Freely accessed after registration.

Resources collated with the help of Dr Paul Watson, Anaesthetic Specialist Registrar, Severn.

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