Motivational Interviewing and Behaviour Change
Everything you need to know
- Start date: October 2026
- End date: June 2027
- Module leader: Verna Morris
- Level:
- Credits:
Introduction
This Programme consists of 2 x 2-Day Workshops. The first is a stand alone and introduces motivational interviewing. The second workshop deepens the learning and practise and includes a focus on motivational interviewing and change planning
Who is this course/module for?
Built for practitioners across the helping professions - Anyone who communicates with people to support positive change will benefit — from clinical settings to social care and beyond.
What you’ll learn
You'll develop a deep understanding of how and why people change, and how to work with that process rather than against it. Using the evidence-based MI framework, you'll learn to engage clients more effectively, evoke their own motivation, and support them in building and committing to a concrete plan for change.
Skills you’ll gain
PART 1
- Explore common methods used to motivate change — and why they often don't work
- Understand how people change and the spirit and tasks of MI
- Learn to engage and work collaboratively — even with clients who seem highly resistant
- Understand and guide clients' motivation through listening to the language they use
- Learn how to give feedback, information and advice using MI
PART 2
- Advance and consolidate skills from the introductory workshop
- Use complex reflections to strengthen change talk
- Build clients' self-efficacy — their belief in their ability to change
- Learn how to soften clients' talk around the costs of changing
- Develop discrepancy between current behaviours and personal values
- Match your approach to the client's stage of readiness
- Support clients in making a concrete change plan
How you’ll learn
Learning takes place across two interactive workshops combining Lectures, group discussions, demonstrations, case studies and hands-on practice. Each session is designed for immediate workplace application.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: Part 1 £340, Part 2 £340, Part 1 & 2 booked together £680. EU / International students: Part 1 £340, Part 2 £340, Part 1 & 2 booked together £680. |
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| How to apply |
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Entry requirements
No entry requirements
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Taught on Collegiate Campus. All teaching, learning activities and assessments take place on Collegiate Campus. Sessions are fully timetabled, and student attendance is expected for all scheduled teaching. We will require all non-British and non-Irish students to attend campus for an in-person verification check to comply with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements at the start of their first module.
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Provisional timetable
Part 1 – Introductory workshopThursday 5 November and Friday 6 November 2026, orThursday 22 April and Friday 23 April 2027
Part 2 – Advancing your practiceWednesday 23 and Thursday 24 June 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- None
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Verna Morris - verna@vmts.org.uk