Motivational Interviewing workshop

The Motivational Interviewing Workshop is designed for mental health practitioners working in Public Mental Health Services. Motivation is the reason why people do the things they do. Motivational interviewing is a counselling approach based on the principle that all human behaviour is motivated. It acknowledges that many people experience ambivalence when deciding to make changes – they both want and don’t want to change. It also acknowledges that people can perceive both the advantages and disadvantages of changing, or continuing, with their current behaviour. The aim is not to immediately focus on the action of changing, but working to enhance motivation to change.

Facilitated by Mental Health Education Hub SA.

Target audience

Foundational course for all mental health clinicians.

Prerequisites

Nil.

Course length and delivery method

3 ½ hours.

Available by Zoom or face to face.

Outcomes

what underlies the power of the motivational interviewing technique
how to encourage the client to talk herself or himself into changing their behaviour, rather than having it suggested or advised by someone else.

Upcoming courses

See the Mental Health Education Hub SA training calendar for a list of upcoming dates.

Cost

$60.00 + GST
$0 for all SA Health workforce
$0 for all students on placement with SA Health

An administration fee of $25.00 will apply to all participants if you do not attend without notice on the day, or cancel within 24 hours of the course commencing.

Registering for the session

All registrations are to be submitted using the online form. If you experience any technical issues, email forms@sa.gov.au.

If you do not receive registration status correspondence within 10 working days of registering, or have any other issues email MentalHealthEducationHub@sa.gov.au

The Mental Health Education Hub SA does not maintain waiting lists.

Course evaluation

We require all participants to complete an online evaluation form. It should only take a minute for you to complete, and all information provided is confidential and anonymous. Your feedback assists us in maintaining and enhancing the quality of our programs.

Contact us

Email HealthMentalHealthLearning@sa.gov.au if you:

have any issues or enquiries relating to this course
need help completing the enrolment form.
have not received a confirmation email after 10 days of enrolling

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Last updated: 16 Jun 2025